Newcastle-based Hay & Kilner‘s agriculture and rural department acts on the sale and purchase of land, farms, estates and rural residential properties, and also advises on mineral rights, energy and infrastructure matters as well as drafting contract farming agreements for modern farming practices. Department head Alison Hall has particular expertise in claiming agricultural and business property relief and the preparation of farming partnership agreements, while Joanne Milne is the key contact in relation to sale and purchase transactions involving rural and agricultural properties. Richard Marshall departed to Hill Dickinson LLP in November 2023.
Testimonials
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- ‘Approachable and informed, providing timely and informed advice on agricultural property, farm tenancies and rural estates. Key strength of the firm and the team is strength in depth and their ability to draw on a wide range of expertise in Hay and Kilner in order to provide a complete service.’
���Joanne Milne has extensive expertise in land tenure, sales and acquisitions and rural estate with a forensic eye for detail, to ensure clients are fully informed of the issues at all stages.’