Newcastle-based Ward Hadaway LLP‘s rural land and estates department advises private landowners, farmers, rural businesses, banks operating in the sector and other rural-based organisations on a wide range of issues, including development and land planning issues, and renewable energy projects. The department is led by Stefan Bainbridge, who assists clients with all aspects of rural property, including the sale and purchase of estates, farms and rural investment portfolios. Alex Cox covers all aspects of rural property transactional work, mine and mineral issues, and the property aspects of energy projects.

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Key clients

  • The Banks Group
  • Barclays Bank plc
  • Canal & River Trust
  • Land Trust
  • University of Newcastle
  • Northumberland National Park Authority
  • Newcastle International Airport 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.

Stefan Bainbridge

Other key lawyers

Alex Cox