Irwin Mitchell‘s Yorkshire practice operates within the firm’s national agricultural offering, facilitating comprehensive nationwide support. The group has key strength in tax and succession planning matters, and provides a range of property advice within the sector. James Laycock heads the Northern offering, working alongside James Pavey who leads the rural team nationally.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘IM is a truly national firm with formidable strength and depth across its various branches. This enables the firm to give specialist advice at the right level, and junior members are mentored and are given assistance by the more experienced practitioners. ’

  • ‘Laura Pang is great with clients and very knowledgeable.’

  • ‘I have been impressed by James Laycock. He is experienced and wise.’

  • 'My experience of the team is that they have a strong capability in handling matters for wealthy clients, especially in the north of England. Their creative thinking in the context of dispute-led work is infused with welcome pragmatism.'

  • 'James Laycock is thorough, incisive and pushes hard to achieve outstanding results for his clients. In short, James and his team are well organised and effective.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

James Pavey, James Laycock

Other key lawyers

Paula Myers, Laura Pang, Richard Smaller, Kat Wainman