Francis Taylor Building
Members of Francis Taylor Building's agriculture and rural affairs practice are regularly instructed in cases involving common land, village and town greens, rights of way and highways. The team's client base includes public authorities, landowners, private individuals and government entities. Douglas Edwards KC has a strong track record in handling applications brought under the Commons Act 2006, and Morag Ellis KC has expertise in assisting with village green inquiries. Ned Westaway stands out for the 'strength and clarity of his arguments and advocacy'.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Everyone, from the clerks to the reception staff, is friendly and approachable.'
- 'The clerks are visible, personable and will engage proactively with instructing solicitors.'
- 'Fantastic - very efficient and friendly.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Juniors
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
2Francis Taylor Building
‘Ned is a first-rate barrister. He is approachable, congenial, calm, resourceful, thorough, and persistent.’
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
2Francis Taylor Building
‘Ned is a first-rate barrister. He is approachable, congenial, calm, resourceful, thorough, and persistent.’