The multidisciplinary practice at Flint Bishop Limited is geared to advise on the gamut of agricultural and rural affairs matters, including dispute resolution, property issues, as well as transactional work. Paul Sabin oversees the Derby-based practice and is well-versed in the freehold acquisitions and disposals of farms. With over two decades of experience, Claire Rudkin leads the wills, probate tax, and trusts team and handles estate and trust matters surrounding agricultural assets. Other key members of the team include Sundeep Sandhu, who enjoys a strong track record in commercial and civil disputes.
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Work highlights
- Acting on the administration of an estate which includes an active farming business comprising of farmland and buildings worth £1.3 million, and other related farming assets worth approximately £500,000 and savings and investments worth a further £750,000.
- Representing the owners of a farming estate valued at approximately £4.7m, in a dispute initiated by one of their sons, who claims promises were made regarding the distribution of land and property between him and his brother.
- Advised on the Grant of Probate on an estate worth c.£1.8m and a Deed of Variation to the existing Will and Codicil.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Sabin