Our team are increasingly instructed by farmers in respect of allegations of slurry-related pollution into streams and tributaries. Sam Harkness outlines the steps which farmers can take to mitigate the risk of any pollution and prosecution.
Banks require a lot of information before they lend. You can help speed up the process by assembling information and checking public registers are up to date.
Claims against banks and other financial institutions relating to fraudulent payments
Financial services litigation
Insights
Payment fraud is a significant problem in the UK causing serious harm to individuals and businesses. UK Finance reported that in the first half of 2024 just over £570 million was stolen in payment fraud.
Written by
Darren Kidd
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Focus on our private property and agriculture team at Clarke Willmott
Agriculture
Insights
Clarke Willmott’s team of private property and agricultural specialists possess extensive and well-rounded experience which enables them to provide informed legal advice on every aspect of rural and urban property transactions.
Written by
Esther Woolford
and
Mark Buckerfield
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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.
Ten key legal considerations when selling your farm
Agriculture
Insights
Deciding to sell your farm can be a challenging and emotional process. There are numerous factors to consider early in the legal process to ensure the sale goes as smoothly as possible.
Written by
Helen Lock
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