Agricultural law solicitors
We help farmers, landowners and rural businesses with the legal, regulatory and commercial side of farming, from tenancy disputes and diversification projects to succession planning and renewable energy ventures.
In short
Ansons' agricultural law solicitors act for farm owners, tenants, estate managers, contractors and professional advisers. We advise on buying and selling farms and estates, tenancies, option and promotion agreements, diversification, disputes and family succession. The team includes Neil Faunch (Joint Head of Commercial Property and Agricultural Law) and is ranked Tier 2 for agriculture and estates in the West Midlands by The Legal 500 UK 2026. To get in touch, use the enquiry form on this page.
Our services to the agricultural sector
- Sale and purchase of farms and estates
- Agricultural joint ventures and partnerships
- Dispute resolution, arbitrations and tribunals
- Diversification projects and planning agreements
- Environmental and rural land management issues
- Family and succession planning
- Tax planning and inheritance considerations
- Option and promotion agreements
- Tenancy agreements and succession applications
- Rights of way, easements and wayleaves
- Development and conversion projects
Recent work
Sale and purchase of mixed-use farms and rural estates
Acting for buyers and sellers in the acquisition and disposal of substantial farming and estate properties across the Midlands. Our work includes negotiating complex title issues, overage clauses and agricultural tenancies through to completion.
Option and promotion agreements for land development
Advising landowners and developers on the structure and negotiation of option and promotion agreements to unlock development value from agricultural land. We advise on tax implications, planning obligations and long-term value protection.
Diversification and renewable energy projects
Supporting farmers and landowners exploring diversification, such as renewable energy installations, conversion of agricultural buildings for commercial use and the creation of leisure or equestrian enterprises. We manage the full process from initial feasibility through to lease and planning documentation.
Family partnerships and succession planning
Acting for farming families in the reorganisation of business structures, partnership agreements and inheritance planning. We work closely with accountants and financial advisers on tax-efficient, long-term succession arrangements that support business continuity.
Who we act for
Our team understands rural business life, agricultural property and farming families. We act for farm owners, tenants, estate managers, contractors and professional advisers across the UK.
The team includes Neil Faunch, Director and Joint Head of Commercial Property and Agricultural Law. Ansons is ranked Tier 2 for agriculture and estates in the West Midlands in The Legal 500 UK 2026. See the ranking.
Why choose Ansons
- Ranked Tier 2 for agriculture and estates in the West Midlands (The Legal 500 UK 2026)
- An agricultural law team that includes Neil Faunch, Joint Head of Commercial Property and Agricultural Law
- Practical understanding of how rural businesses operate
- Advice across property, disputes, planning, tax and succession
- Experience of farm sales, diversification projects and succession matters
- Straightforward communication and commercially minded solutions
Questions about agriculture law
What do agricultural law solicitors do?
We advise on buying and selling farms and estates, agricultural tenancies and succession applications, option and promotion agreements, diversification projects, rights of way, easements and wayleaves, environmental and rural land management issues, disputes and family succession planning.
Can you help with farm diversification?
Yes. We support farmers and landowners with diversification such as renewable energy installations, converting agricultural buildings for commercial use and setting up leisure or equestrian enterprises, from initial feasibility through to lease and planning documentation.
Do you help farming families plan for succession?
Yes. We act for farming families on reorganising business structures, partnership agreements and inheritance planning, working closely with their accountants and financial advisers.
Accreditations and awards
The Legal 500 UK 2025 (opens in a new tab)
Nachural Summer Business Awards 2024: winner
East Midlands Rainmaker Awards 2025: shortlisted
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