With a varied suite of services tailored to the agricultural sector, Trethowans LLP's workload encompasses transactional matters, agricultural lending and litigation, amongst others. Marcus Thorpe focuses on property transactions and management, equestrian matters and tenancies, while Mihiri Gajraj is regularly sought out for her expertise in tax and trusts, estate planning, and landed estates. Banking-related work is handled by Steve Cole, and Kathryn Evans specialises in providing employment law support to rural clients. Animal and farming liability is an area of strength for Kelvin Farmaner.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Good practical knowledge of all things rural and agricultural.’

  • ‘Marcus Thorpe has a good practical knowledge of all things rural and agricultural.’

  • ‘They go out of their way to find solutions as opposed to problems. They even endeavour to help when they know another client of theirs would be in a position to help.’

  • ‘Marcus Thorpe stands out as he always goes to the property or site to understand the issues and looks at practical solutions to overcome issues. He does not get bogged down in unimportant issues and sticks to the aim of the transaction to get the business done and in a timely fashion.’

Key clients

  • Strutt and Parker (Farms) Limited
  • Whiteberry & Belport
  • Mawley Hall LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marcus Thorpe, Mihiri Gajraj, Steve Cole, Kathryn Evans, Kelvin Farmaner

Other key lawyers

Nick Gent, Amanda Inch, Lucy Gleisner, Grainne Alen-Buckley, Robert Bajaj, Sabrina Sleeman-Hiscock