James Pavey > Irwin Mitchell > Crawley, England > Lawyer Profile

Irwin Mitchell‘s Yorkshire practice operates within the firm’s national agricultural offering, facilitating comprehensive nationwide support. The group has key strength in tax and succession planning matters, and provides a range of property advice within the sector. James Laycock heads the Northern offering, working alongside James Pavey who leads the rural team nationally.

The team at Irwin Mitchell has considerable experience in assisting clients with large and complex development projects, especially within the housing sector. Described as an ‘exceptional’ and ‘well-respected’ expert, Nicola Gooch works out of the Gatwick office handling a variety of matters, including planning reviews, farm diversification schemes, judicial reviews, and nutrient neutrality requirements. James Pavey is noted for his skill in handling contentious planning cases, routinely acting for clients at informal hearings and inquiries. Sejal Patel stands out due to her exceptional knowledge of urban mixed-use regeneration, nitrate mitigation schemes, and biodiversity net gain.

The rural and agriculture team at Irwin Mitchell advises on tax and succession planning work, agricultural tenancies, employment disputes, and nitrate neutrality schemes. The team is co-led by James Laycock in Leeds and James Pavey, who splits his time between the offices in Gatwick and London. Pavey leads the national rural team at the firm, and has a broad range of experience assisting clients with property transactions and development opportunities within the sector. Naomi Neville is also noted for her capabilities with complex tax issues and estate planning work.