“Joanne has a depth of knowledge and is always willing to help with a speedy delivery.”
Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2025
Joanne is an Agribusiness Partner and is based in Carlisle. She is recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Partner and by Chambers and Partners as a Notable Practitioner.
Joanne is an experienced agricultural solicitor who advises a wide range of clients in all areas of agribusiness including land ownership, buying and selling farms, re-financing, landlord and tenant issues and farm partnerships.
Originally from West Cumbria, she began her legal career by graduating from Newcastle University in 2006 and York’s College of Law in 2007.
She subsequently completed her training contract with Cumbrian firm Cartmell Shepherd and qualified as an agricultural solicitor in 2008 before joining us in 2013. She became a Partner in 2019.
