England’s first tenant farming commissioner : A new era for the landlord and tenant relationship
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Agriculture
The Commissioner’s focus is on improving relationships between tenant farmers, landlords, and agents, as well as promoting fair and transparent conduct within the farming sector. Alan Laidlaw brings over 25 years of experience in agriculture and land management, including senior roles at the Crown Estate and the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland.
Written by
Esther Woolford
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Clarke Willmott represented farmer Andrew Guest in a significant High Court inheritance case. Aside from being a significant decision in this area of law, the case highlights the need for those involved in or contemplating bringing inheritance disputes to get expert legal advice as soon as possible.
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Finance company settles High Court claims for “financially ruinous” transactions with 17 farmers
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The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and Clarke Willmott, supported by Ted Loveday of Maitland Chambers, have helped members of the NFU to obtain hundreds of thousands of pounds in pay-outs.
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Hannah has a wide range of commercial property experience, including commercial acquisitions and disposals, commercial landlord and tenant work and secured lending.
The recent case of Elborne v HMRC will be of interest to advisers who act for clients who have put in place a form of inheritance tax planning (IHT) known as the “home loan scheme.”
How the UK’s relentless rain is affecting growers contracts
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Agriculture
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.
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Amy Peacey
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Our inheritance tax and trusts solicitors can provide you with up-to-the-minute, in-depth inheritance tax advice and strategy to ensure your loved ones benefit as much as possible from your wealth and property when the time comes.
In this article we look at how to carry out inheritance tax (IHT) planning in a way that is timely and does not lead to an unwelcome amount of immediate financial detriment.
Written by
Tom Chiffers
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