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Never shy away from the “succession conversation”
There is always something else which you might consider as being more pressing to deal with; the cows need milking, there is an…
Cobden v Cobden: A door opening…?
The recent High Court decision in Cobden v Cobden has seen a different approach to partnership dissolution than we’ve come to expect. In…
Agriculture Seminar – Case Study
A case study following our agricultural seminar.
Agricultural disputes
Our agricultural disputes team has a national reputation for its experience and expertise in advising farmers, farming businesses, landed estates and land owners on a wide range of contentious matters.
Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 – upcoming changes to the succession rules
In accordance with the Agriculture Act 2020, the eligibility and suitability tests under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (“AHA 1986”) are changing with effect from 01 September 2024.
Can Labour deliver more agricultural mutuals & co-operatives?
With a new Government crossing the threshold at Number Ten this week, head of our agricultural sector, Esther Woolford, discusses how Labour will make their pledge to double the number of agricultural co-operatives and mutuals a reality.
Is the land a partnership asset? The all-too common question explored
In an ideal world, all business owners operating as a partnership will have a signed written agreement recording whether any land used by the partnership is intended to belong to the partnership or whether it will belong to one or more of the partners personally.
How the UK’s relentless rain is affecting growers contracts
The NFU has indicated that harvest prospects are predicted to be lower than average for many growers in England. Some businesses will be concerned that they will not be able to fulfil their contractual obligations, as a result.
How to make nature recovery pay
BNG is an approach to development and/or land management that aims to leave the natural environment for wildlife in a measurably better state than it was beforehand.
Farm Business Structures Part 5: How do I sell my farming business?
Tom Potts, from our Corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, in this article he looks at how to sell a farming business