The first-class team at Lanyon Bowdler acts for numerous large agricultural and horticultural clients, in addition to landed estates. It is a NFU panel firm for Shropshire, Herefordshire and Staffordshire, and works closely with the NFU regionally. Practice head Brian Evans has particular expertise in the mediation of disputes involving agricultural property. Edward Nutting acts on a wide range of agricultural and commercial property matters. The agile team covers areas as diverse as renewable energy projects and professional negligence cases involving farmers as claimants, as well as employment matters. Andrew Pegg has built up a specialism in agricultural dispute resolution, while David Pugh assists with estate planning for farming clients.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘In our opinion a standout law firm dealing mainly with agricultural and estate matters.’
‘We were very impressed with David Pugh's knowledge and professionalism. It was a pleasure to deal with Lanyon Bowdler. We think that the most positive side of our relationship was the speed in which the whole matter was concluded.'
Key clients
- Sweeney Estate Trustees
- Meadow Farm Sheriffhales
- Timothy Roberts
- John Kite
- Melissa Lloyd and Michel Lloyd, Eric and Sheila Lloyd
- Timothy and Carol Eades
Work highlights
- Acting on behalf of the trustees of the Sweeney estate in connection with their day-today property enquiries in relation to the estate, which consists of a number of let farms, cottages and commercial units.
- Dealt with the partitioning of a farm and poultry business following the resolution of a partnership agreement.
- Dealing with the sale of agricultural land and brownfield land to a local developer.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Brian Evans