Agricultural Law

Whether you own a one hectare smallholding or run a large scale farming business; whether you are a tenant farmer or manage an estate of let farms – you need access to the best legal advice in this complex specialist area.

The need for up-to-date advice on agricultural matters has never been greater than today. As EC developments affect farming more and more so access to clear and concise advice, with an understanding of the practical implications of such advice, becomes increasingly important. We offer a one-stop high quality agribusiness law service.

Burnetts has a long-standing commitment to agriculture in the region, and has a dedicated office at Rosehill, adjoining the auction mart and within easy reach of specialist land agents and accountants firms. The department is headed by Partner Richard Miller.

We advise on all aspects of Farming and Estate Management including:

• Sale and purchase of farms and estates
• Voluntary land registration
• Rights of way 
• Wayleaves
• Telecommunications masts
• Agricultural joint ventures and partners
• Agricultural estates – planning and development
• Contentious issues
• Litigation arbitration and tribunals
• Tax planning
• Commercial