Agricultural Solicitors Barnstaple

Following Brexit, the agriculture community in the UK is facing its biggest challenge in a generation due to the fact that the UK law which governs most of our rural life is built upon the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). To put it simply, we can expect an enormous change in the coming years whilst we transition away from CAP. In this difficult time of change comes a need for specialist and accurate legal advice, and that is what our team of agricultural solicitors in Barnstaple offer.

How we can help

Our team of agricultural solicitors is overseen by specialist property lawyer and partner Brett Lawrence who regularly deals with rural legal affairs in the farming communities of Devon. The team also includes Helen Hine, herself a farmer’s daughter. 

What makes us different?

In many legal firms across the UK, rural law falls between property teams and commercial teams, but at Slee Blackwell we do things differently. Our Rural and Agricultural solicitors in Barnstaple will take care of your affairs and are dedicated to providing clients with the service they deserve. 

By opting for Slee Blackwell Solicitors, you can rest assured that your legal affairs will be managed by one specialist lawyer who will make it their job to understand your individual needs. 

Our experiences

Our team of agricultural solicitors deal with a broad spectrum of work, including matters as unique as hunting rights in the South West, the reservation of fishing rights, and the transfer of working farms. Our solicitors work alongside the Agricultural Teams at major banks and financial institutions and have established close links with other farming and agricultural professionals, including accountants, land agents and farm business advisors. 

At Slee Blackwell we know that our job fits into a bigger picture with a requirement to work with other professionals to give you the best commercial advantage possible.

Unique local knowledge 

The Slee Blackwell teams offer generations of local knowledge and familiarity when it comes to local planning requirements which offers benefits for clients in need of support with matters such as planning agreements under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act. We’re also very familiar with the requirements of North Devon District Council, Torridge District Council, and Exmoor National Park, amongst others.

Areas of Specialism:

Our team of Agricultural Solicitors in Taunton are experienced when it comes to dealing with property transactions that involve farms, farmland, and agricultural buildings, meaning that clients can really benefit from our local knowledge.
Slee Blackwell specialises in dealing with farm business tenancies and the legal issues that can impact farming partnerships.
Our specialist team will be happy to support you if you want to refinance your farm or rural business.
We’re highly experienced when it comes to drafting leases in respect of agricultural buildings.
Working alongside our Private Client team, we offer accurate and specialist advice on estate planning, and the transfer of agricultural assets through the generations.
Our team of specialist lawyers are hugely experienced in dealing with hunting, fishing, and all other manorial rights.

Work with our team:

Brett Lawrence

Brett Lawrence

Partner
Brett manages the firm's South Molton office and specialises in transactions involving rural and agricultural property. He also sits on the Devon and Somerset Law Society education and training sub-committee.
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Brett Lawrence

Brett Lawrence

Partner
Brett manages the firm's South Molton office and specialises in transactions involving rural and agricultural property. He also sits on the Devon and Somerset Law Society education and training sub-committee.
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