Diane Barnes
Legal Director
"Associate to watch" - Chambers, 2022
Diane is a Legal Director in the Agribusiness team, based in Carlisle.
From a Cumbrian farming family, Diane has been a permanent member of the agribusiness team since qualification. She specialises in agricultural land, tenancies and property sales and has a particular interest in mines and mineral issues. Diane is dual-qualified in Scottish and English law so is particularly well-placed to advise landowners with cross-border issues.
Diane studied Law at Durham University before completing her LPC at Northumbria University where she was a prize-winning student. Outside of work, she enjoys fell walking and cooking.