Get in touch 0333 323 2649 HOME WHO WE ARE OUR SERVICES OUR TEAM NEWS CAREERS PRICING PAY ONLINE OUR OFFICES CATALYST YOUR BUSINESS MATTERS Home Your Business Matters Agricultural Law Agricultural Law We act for farmers, land owners, investors and property develops providing advice on in-hand farming and forestry, agricultural tenancies, development opportunities, leisure, tourism, mineral extraction and sporting rights. Our agricultural team provide and deliver specialist advice and a gateway to the other services the firm can offer. Two of the team are farmers themselves and as such have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the farming industry as well as first hand experience of he issues facing farmers today. Andrew Beattie PARTNER 01740 646027 send an email view profile Prev Next MEET THE TEAM There are increasing demands on farmers and landowners from customers, supply chains and governments at a local, national and European level; making it an area where innovative solutions are essential for the survival of the business. We respect the unique mix of tradition, environmental issues, contractual pressures and technological innovation that those working in the agriculture sector balance each day. Our experienced team can help with: Sale and purchase of land and farms as well as advising on the transfer of single farm payments and agri-environmental schemes. Agricultural tenancies, tenancy succession and tenancy disputes. Disposal of land for residential development by way of option, conditional contract and promotion agreements. Strategic development advice Mineral extraction and exploitation of mineral rights. The sale and purchase of mineral rights The sale and purchase of sporting rights. Renewable energy schemes including wind farm, solar farms and bio-gas schemes Diversification projects Wills and succession planning. Taxation advice with an emphasis on inheritance tax and agricultural property relief. Easements - water, gas, electricity and telephone. Share and contract farming agreements. Mergers, de-mergers and re-constructions of agricultural businesses. Employment advice. Defending prosecutions by the Health and Safety Executive and the Environmental Agency. Partnerships and partnership disputes. The Legal 500 (2017) comments: Tilly Bailey & Irvine counts farmers, landowners, investors and developers among its clients, for which it handles farming and forestry issues, agricultural tenancies, developments, mineral extraction and sporting rights matters. Helen Dexter (who specialises in estate planning and trust matters) leads the group, which includes Andrew Beattie and both specialise in agricultural property. Recent highlights for Beattie include advising on the acquisition of South Sharpley Farm, handling the disposal of agricultural land and farm buildings, and assisting multiple national banks with agricultural funding matters. The team also acts on tenancy issues, renewable energy schemes and tax matters. BACK TO TOP Academy Conversions Agricultural Law Employment and Business Disputes Commercial Law Commercial Property Corporate Law Corporate Recovery & Insolvency Intellectual Property Licensing Law Regulatory & White Collar Crime Franchise Law Future proof your business Specialist legal support NEWS & OPINIONS Coronavirus Act 2020: How does this affect commercial tenancies? Rhiannon Melrose How has the coronavirus pandemic affected commercial property tenancies? Tilly Bailey &... Does Your Business Comply With Job Retention Scheme Guidance? Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors will offer bespoke legal advice remotely to be sure your... READ MORE BROWSE HOME WHO WE ARE OUR SERVICES OUR TEAM NEWS CAREERS PRICING PAY ONLINE OUR OFFICES CATALYST NEWSLETTER SIGN UP ACCESSIBILITY COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY SITEMAP HEAD OFFICE Limited Liability Partnership Registered in England Number OC315000 VAT Number: 159 4523 87 Registered Office: York Chambers York Road Hartlepool TS26 9DP The term partner is used to refer to a member of Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP or an employee with equivalent standing and qualifications. INFORMATION © 2018 Tilly Bailey & Irvine Tilly Bailey & Irvine LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England (number OC315000) and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The Legal Ombudsman is an independent and impartial scheme set up to help resolve legal service disputes. Their website can be viewed at WWW.LEGALOMBUDSMAN.ORG.UK Your choice regarding cookies on this site Clicking the Accept All button means you are accepting analytics and third-party cookies (check the full list). We use cookies to optimise site functionality and give you the best possible experience. To control which cookies are set, click Settings. Accept All Settings