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Ashton KCJ knows the landscape of East Anglia well. It has been helping many of East Anglia's agricultural businesses both large and small for a long time. It is in our blood.
Farms and estates are much more than businesses. They are homes and often financial centres for extended families. Understanding both the commercial and the cultural aspects of farming and the wider agricultural sector is essential background to providing an effective legal service.
Our agricultural lawyers cover all aspects of the law relating to farmers, landowners and agri-business and we aim to deliver practical, legal solutions in a professional and timely manner.
We are especially good at:
- Farm acquisitions and disposals
- Single payment scheme
- Option agreements
- Diversification, planning and change of use
- Rights of way and public access
- Environmental law
- European law
- Employment, health and safety
- Tenancies and rent reviews
- Succession claims
- Gravel extraction and waste disposal
- Wind power and telecommunication masts
- Compensation
- Arbitration
- Contract farming arrangements
- Tax and inheritance planning
Agricultural issues can be complicated. At Ashton KCJ we have the expertise and knowledge to get to the heart of the issue. We'll work closely with other parties and organisations to ensure a seamless service is offered to resolve the situation.
Active in the community
We help you to negotiate the minefield of European and domestic legislation, or validate ideas for diversification or regeneration. In fact, We are on hand to advise on the whole range of commercial and family issues which you know you need to deal with but would rather not have to think about.
The agriculture team
We play an active role with the Farmer's Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) and the Best Alternative Land Enterprise (BALE) award, which we have sponsored since its inception.
Meet the team:
Simon Cunningham is “honest, straightforward, and robust”. The practice includes agricultural finance and land transactions. - Legal 500
Prompt, user friendly and technically sound’, Ashton KCJ is well rooted in the local agricultural community. ‘A font of knowledge’, Jonathan Long ‘has the experience and wisdom to match any lawyer from any firm’. Acclaimed agricultural specialist Jeanette Dennis has joined from Hewitsons LLP - Legal 500
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