Davidson Chalmers Stewart’s agricultural and estates practice sits within the firm’s wider commercial law practice, handling a wide range of rural property transactions. Practice head Andy Drane leads on farming partnership, land use, and estate planning matters, while Henrietta Talbot assists on various secured lending issues, particularly regarding forestry. The team also handles sales of sporting estates and advise on related disputes. Louise Jones is another key member of the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'Andy Drane always helpful, diligent, knowledgeable and practical.'
- 'The practice has a good understanding of renewable technologies, natural capital, and the issues that surround their deployment for entrepreneurs and landowners. Diversification and resilience planning are also a strong part of their capabilities.'
- 'Excellent, speedy and efficient.'
Key clients
- Afp Assets Limited
- Aigas Forest Trust
- Cambusmore Estates Limited
- Gattonside Mains
Work highlights
- Advised Kenneth Greenland in the sale of a 5,000 hectare mixed sporting and agricultural estate in the Scottish Highlands.
- Advised a group of tenant farmers in suing the Scottish Government in respect of legislation introduced materially affecting the property rights of farmers arising out of partnerships.
- Advised Liza Pern in the grant of option to lease rights to Community Windpower Limited in connection with the development of Scoop Hill Wind Farm.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andy Drane