Aaron & Partners LLP provides a ‘professional and efficient service’ to rural businesses and private clients on a broad range of agricultural and estate issues, and the group has specialist knowledge in matters relating to renewable projects, land acquisition for utility projects, and mineral registration and extraction projects. In Chester, the group is co-led by Joseph Fletcher-Hunt, who heads the agricultural and rural group and is experienced in a broad range of property matters, and Simon Ellis, who specialises in the real estate aspects of rural affairs. The ’outstanding’ Brent Williams, who is experienced in all aspects of commercial and agricultural property and also advises on issues arising from horse-racing and the breeding industry, is another key contact.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘All-round professional and efficient service in responding to queries and anticipating issues with excellent communication and engagement.’

  • ‘I have used Aaron & Partners for a few years now. I have always found them to be very professional and helpful in resolving issues which I have with very good service and communication.’

  • ‘Brent Williams in particular was outstanding.’

  • ‘The team pulls individuals' knowledge and experience together to ensure clients gain maximum input for a piece of work.’

  • ‘Joseph Fletcher-Hunt's experience in agriculture is key for clients who, on the face of it aren't, in the agricultural sector, but have assets or business that link to it.'

  • ‘Joseph Fletcher-Hunt has taken a remarkably pragmatic approach to the work I have been involved in.’

  • ‘Customer service is excellent. They make you feel individual and have time or make time to deal with you.’

  • ‘I have worked mainly with Joseph Flecher-Hunt. He has been fantastic with keeping me updated on progress and issues that arise and how we can overcome them.’

Key clients

  • Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig (Welsh Water)
  • The Church Commissioners for England
  • Chester Diocesan Board of Finance
  • Mostyn Estates
  • Barclays Bank PLC
  • Cornish Lithium Limited

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joseph Fletcher-Hunt, Simon Ellis

Other key lawyers

Brent Williams