Maile v Maile: Farm succession dispute settled in high court
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Agriculture
A High Court ruling has brought closure to a long-running inheritance dispute over West Hook Farm, a 170-acre mixed farm near Okehampton, Devon. The case offers important lessons for farming families planning succession and for rural professionals supporting them.
Written by
Esther Woolford
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Navigating change in farm sales: 2025 in review & what’s ahead
Agriculture
Insights
As we reflect on the past year, it’s clear that it was anything but ordinary for the rural property market. From sweeping tax reforms to shifting buyer behaviours, farm sales have faced a turbulent yet transformative period. But with change comes opportunity and preparation is key.
Written by
Helen Lock
,
Rod Lloyd-Jones
and
Mark Buckerfield
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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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New fraud regulations: What UK farming businesses need to know
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Agriculture
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduces a new offence: failure to prevent fraud. This is largely aimed at bigger organisations, but some farming businesses could be caught by the rules, especially those operating at scale or within larger groups.
Written by
Sam Harkness
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Manchester Law Society appoints Clarke Willmott’s Geraldine Stephens as Deputy Chair of Civil Litigation Committee
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Civil dispute resolution
Manchester Law Society, one of the country’s oldest and most influential legal associations, has announced the appointment of Geraldine Stephens as Deputy Chair of its Civil Litigation Committee.
Written by
Geraldine Stephens
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The effects of the failure to prevent fraud regulations on the social housing sector
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Social housing providers
With the offence now in force from 1 September 2025, housing associations and other RPs must now consider how their governance, compliance, and operational frameworks align with the new legal requirements.
Written by
Sam Harkness
and
Bridget Sanger
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Clarke Willmott steps up sports sector push with Manchester summit appearance
Sport
Insights
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is strengthening its foothold in the global sports and events industry, confirming its attendance at the Major Events International (MEI) Events Summit 2025 in Manchester this November.
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