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We are strongly committed to providing a legal service of the highest quality to all clients involved in the agricultural sector. With a daily involvement with agri-legal issues we have a deep-rooted understanding of those matters which concern farmers and landowners most.
Our Services
Our agri-legal experts are available for consultation at both the York and Lincoln offices. We can offer advice on a range of diverse legal issues affecting farmers and landowners including:
Recognition by the Latest Legal Directories
Chambers & Partners, 2016
Prominent regional practice advising widely on agricultural property matters. Experienced advising on issues relating quarries and mineral extraction. Also active in renewable energy schemes including wind turbines, solar arrays and anaerobic digesters for both landowners and developers.
Andrew Fearn lends his experience in agricultural property and business structuring to landed estates. Market observers say he "manages difficult clients and solicitors very cleverly and flexibly." One client says he is "rarely matched" as an agricultural adviser.
Françoise Vandale focuses on agricultural, renewables and minerals property work. Sources describe her as "very knowledgeable," "efficient" and possessing "an eye for detail."
David Wood advises extensively on restructuring of businesses and landholdings and on inheritance tax and succession planning for high net worth farmers and landed estate owners. Clients say he is "always helpful and alert."
Legal 500, 2015
Lincoln: Langleys Solicitors LLP acted for York Potash on a proposed mineral transport system and establishing a new potash mine. Andrew Fearn leads the team, and David Wood, who specialises in succession and tax planning, is also recommended.
York: The team at Langleys Solicitors LLP specialises in succession issues arising from agricultural property. The key contact is commercial property associate Phil Robinson.
Langleys strengthens private client and agricultural law team
10/04/2017
15/02/2017
Mediation Holds Key to Family Farm Disputes
25/10/2016
"They are very informative and helpful in grey areas of agriculture matters."
Chambers & Partners, 2016
"They are a good, well-oiled team that works consistently well."
Chambers & Partners, 2016