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.

13 February 2025

Written by

Helen Lock

The court grants dramatic relief in a very dramatic case

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

The recent case of Garofalo v Crisp; Re Valorem Holdings Ltd demonstrates the breadth and scope of the courts discretion to order remedies (both final and interim) in an unfair prejudice petition.

18 December 2024

The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options

Employment

Insights

Dealing with a departure from your team can pose operational and business risks, which need to be carefully managed. A business enjoys much stronger protection and greater flexibility when dealing with team member departures if it has a well-drafted employment contract in place.

15 April 2025

Written by

Tim Copplestone

The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills

Wills & probate

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While taking time, careful consideration and expert advice is the preferred way to record a will, sometimes the need to act quickly in order to change or obtain a person’s final wishes arises and this can cause issues for both the family and the solicitor involved.

25 May 2023

Written by

Paul Davies

The winner takes it all in Defamation – Litigation strategy and the art of winning

Civil dispute resolution

Insights

For businesses and high net worth or public individuals bringing or defending defamation litigation it is important to use the various tools available to bring cases to a conclusion as quickly and cheaply as possible.

10 July 2024

Written by

John Flint

The worry of slurry

Agriculture

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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.

13 June 2023

Written by

Bridget Sanger

and

Sam Harkness

Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

Commercial contracts and agreements

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Heads of term can be problematic, particularly where discussions stall or the parties fail to enter into the main contract. In this article we set out the most common issues which arise in relation to heads of terms.

19 March 2024

Written by

Amy Peacey

What is NHS Continuing Healthcare Provision and am I entitled to receive it?

Medical negligence

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Our specialists detail what the NHS Continuing Healthcare Provision is and what the process involves to determine if a person is eligible.

21 October 2021

Written by

Vanessa Harris

When team work goes bad: Claims in dishonest assistance

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

We can guide you through the complexities of bringing a dishonest assistance claim, ensuring that all the necessary facts are carefully pleaded and supported by robust evidence.

9 December 2024

Written by

John Flint

Working with us in Southampton

Insights

Learn more about culture, career progression and work at our Southampton office which has 65 members of staff including 13 partners,.

27 June 2024

Written by

Kelvin Balmont

A guide to debt recovery in the agriculture sector

Agriculture

Insights

The agricultural sector, often built on trusted relationships, is increasingly struggling with the significant impact of late payments.

31 October 2025

Written by

Laura Mackain-Bremner

and

Paige Skudder

Ten key legal considerations when selling your farm

The court grants dramatic relief in a very dramatic case

The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options

The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills

The winner takes it all in Defamation – Litigation strategy and the art of winning

The worry of slurry

Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

What is NHS Continuing Healthcare Provision and am I entitled to receive it?

When team work goes bad: Claims in dishonest assistance

Working with us in Southampton

A guide to debt recovery in the agriculture sector

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