At Max Engel, our expert agricultural and rural team led by Sara Lawson, have supported farmers, agricultural businesses and landowners through the many legal challenges faced today as they operate their businesses and manage their agricultural holdings.

Agricultural Land

Our expert team can guide you through a variety of legal matters, including the process of selling or buying a farm, farmland, or advising on farm business tenancies, succession tenancies, grazing licences and assisting with the creation of easements, overage, and more. We realise these matters are often deeply personal to your farm business, and we keep your interests at heart to ensure you are provided with the best advice.

We are also on hand to assist with any development projects over your farmland, including option agreements, promotion agreements, etc. You can read more about how we can assist with development, on our Property Development page click here.

Our agricultural and rural team also work in conjunction with our private client team, to assist you in estate planning and the ever changing inheritance rules that apply to agricultural land and business property, and what reliefs are available, click here to learn more about Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney Services, they can assist you in planning your estate efficiently, to give you comfort that your farmland/holdings are protected for generations to come.

We can advise you on a range of matters here at Max Engel, including;-

  • Farm and farmland Purchases / Sales

  • Farm Business Tenancies

  • Succession Tenancies under AHA 1986

  • Grazing Licences

  • Farming Agreements

  • Deeds of Easements / Rights of Way

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Meet our team of experts

Our experienced staff are here to provide you with tailored legal advice and unwavering support, drawing on decades of expertise to meet your unique needs.

Sara Lawson
Sara LawsonPartner
Head of Agriculture & Rural Land
01604 887543
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Helen Carville
Helen CarvilleManaging Partner
Agriculture & Rural Land
01604 887455
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Alice Truelove
Alice TrueloveTrainee Solicitor
Agriculture & Rural Land
01604 887468
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Mary Caruana
Mary CaruanaSecretary
Agriculture & Rural Land
01604 21951
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