Greene & Greene in Bury St Edmunds is 'pleasant to deal with, prompt and pragmatic in negotiations'. Calling on specialists in employment law, tax, trusts, and commercial property, practice head Jonathan Mathers advises individuals, families, farming partnerships and companies, trusts, investors and charities on rural matter. He has notable expertise in poultry-related matters. Property partner Hugo Greer-Walker is a key adviser on sales of agricultural land, as well as investment and development work, and farm tenancies. He recently advised the Leader family on the large-scale residential development of farmland at Long Stratton.
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Testimonials
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‘Good knowledge and practical application relating to agricultural estate matters as well as the more specialist poultry sector. A clear and understandable approach to issues, with the options well presented.'
- 'On estate planning/IHT matters my team has attended a useful presentation that was thought provoking and helpful as we move to the next stage in this process with Greene & Greene.’
‘Jonathan Mathers has acted for us on poultry-related matters for many years and has a clear overview of the what is required and delivers this in an efficient and timely manner.
- 'Wayne Perrin is excellent in estate planning matters. His ability to understand what is required, offer useful advice/options, and then efficient delivery is exceptional.’
‘The agricultural department are pleasant to deal with, prompt and pragmatic in negotiations.’
‘We have have regular dealings with Jonathan Mathers on the agricultural side. He is pragmatic and focuses on the key commercial issues to progress transactions smoothly and effectively.’
Key clients
- The Leeder family (Long Stratton)
- The Stennetts (Fornham St Genevieve)
- Michael Bentall
- The Wakefield Farm Partnership
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
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Jonathan Mathers