With close links to the local farming community, our seasoned lawyers are able to guide you through the increasingly complex nature of Agricultural Law.
Our position in the heart of the farming and rural community has enabled us to develop considerable experience in Agricultural Law. The Agriculture Team at Sewell Mullings Logie understands the changing environment in which farmers and landowners operate so clients can be confident that we will work with them to achieve their business and personal objectives.
We advise on a complete range of legal issues including:
We advise on all commercial transactions, whether you are buying or selling assets or a company.
We acted for trustees on the sale of farmland at auction. The title was unregistered and part of it was missing. The Team advised that the title be registered at the Land Registry prior to the auction which involved preparing a statutory declaration in respect of the lost title deed. In addition the land had previously been let on a farm business tenancy and we therefore arranged for that tenancy to be surrendered prior to the auction so that the client could sell with vacant possession. The land was sold successfully at the auction.
Agriculture law is a specialised area of law that governs the legal relationships between landowners, farmers, tenants, and the wider rural community. Our agriculture law solicitors have extensive experience advising on all aspects of agricultural property and rural business law, from farm sales and purchases to complex tenancy disputes and planning issues. We understand the specific pressures facing agricultural businesses in the Cotswolds and beyond, and we provide practical, cost-effective legal advice tailored to your needs.
Our agriculture law team regularly advises on Farm Business Tenancies under the Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995, including the negotiation and drafting of new tenancy agreements, rent reviews, and the resolution of dilapidation disputes at the end of a tenancy. We also advise on Succession Notices under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986, which still applies to tenancies created before September 1995. If you are involved in a dispute with a landlord or tenant over an agricultural holding, our solicitors can advise on your rights and options.
In addition to agricultural tenancies, we advise on Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes and the implications of transitioning from the Basic Payment Scheme to the new support framework. This is an increasingly important area of agriculture law for farmers and landowners across England. Our team can also assist with agricultural land sale and purchase transactions and disputes relating to rights of way, boundaries, and access. Contact our Cirencester office today to discuss your agriculture law matter.
Tel: 01285 650 000
Fax: 01285 649 898
DX: 39400 Cirencester
Email: info@sml-law.co.uk
