Agricultural and Rural Business Sector

Brethertons base, amidst the Warwickshire and Oxfordshire countryside means it is no coincidence that we have been at the centre of agricultural and rural business since the inception of the firm some 200 years ago. Generations of land owning clients have trusted Brethertons with their legal work, and the firm has taken great pride in watching those rural businesses develop, diversify and succeed. There are challenges which are unique to the industry which is why it is  fundamental that we do not just offer specialist legal advice, but also that our lawyers are able to provide business advice and friendly support, throughout good times, and also in times of hardship and personal challenge.
 
We recognise farmers are looking for a combination of the trusted family lawyer, perhaps a general practitioner, someone who they can exchange ideas with, but also individuals with the technical excellence to advise and help navigate through complex issues specific to this sector.
 
We have strong relationships with local suppliers, and professionals, and an exceptional local knowledge of families and their lands.
 
At Brethertons we have brought together a range of complimentary skills to provide exemplary technical expertise and access to knowledge to members of the farming business community, in an environment where the care of our clients is always a priority.
 
Our direct services include:

• Farm sales and purchases
• Bare Land sales and purchases
• Landlord and tenant including specialist Agricultural Holdings Act advice
• Issues to relating to Single Farm Payment and subsidies
• Business succession, estate planning and capital tax mitigation
• Employment Law issues affecting the sector
• Business structures - Partnership and Company law
• Litigation
• Divorce and family disputes
• Debt recovery and property Management