Agriculture Law & Legal Support

Agriculture

At Wright Hassall, we understand the unique legal challenges faced by the agricultural sector. Our dedicated team of agricultural solicitors offers comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of farms, estates, and rural families. Whether you require assistance with land transactions, tenancy agreements, rural property disputes, or environmental compliance, our experts provide pragmatic solutions to safeguard your interests and ensure your operations run smoothly.

From navigating agricultural law from subsidy regulations to resolving contentious issues, trust Wright Hassall to deliver the expertise and support you need to thrive in the ever-evolving agricultural landscape. Whether you manage a large estate or a family-owned farm, we are here to support your legal needs.

Our expertise

Latest Insights

Registered users only
Legal Articles
Buying Agricultural Land to Extend Your Garden in England or Wales: What You Need to Know

Expanding your garden by purchasing adjoining agricultural land can be a great way to enjoy more outdoor space, grow your own produce, or even create a smallholding. However, before making such a significant investment, it is essential to understand the legal, financial, and practical considerations involved in buying agricultural land to extend your garden. This article outlines what you should know before proceeding.

This is exclusive to our members. Login to unlock more details.

Published on 12 December 2024
Registered users only
Legal Articles
Firearms: what happens to someone's shotgun after their death?

When a firearm-owning individual dies, the responsibility for those weapons falls to their Executor. Given the strict gun control laws in the UK, failure to handle these firearms correctly can result in severe legal consequences and potential safety risks.

This is exclusive to our members. Login to unlock more details.

Published on 31 October 2024
Registered users only
Legal Articles
Capacity and care home fees for farming partnerships

As is often quoted, farming is one of the few occupations where the finances of both the business and the family are intrinsically linked leading to serious implications if either element comes under significant financial pressure. Much has been written and said about how to manage the rising cost of care home fees and the need to liquidate assets to pay them – and nowhere does this resonate more than in the farming world where assets normally mean land – the very thing no farmer wants to lose.

This is exclusive to our members. Login to unlock more details.

Published on 31 October 2024
Registered users only
Legal Articles
Can you leave a partnership share in a will?

A mother and son created a trading farm partnership which did not include the land. The agreement provided for dissolution of the partnership in the event of one of the partners becoming permanently incapacitated. In her last will, the mother left her share and interest in the partnership to her son but after her death, a dispute arose over whether her share and interest in the partnership was hers to give due to capacity issues.

This is exclusive to our members. Login to unlock more details.

Published on 31 October 2024