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At Scotts Hall & Birtles Solicitors, we have deep and historical ties to the North Yorkshire region, which makes us experts in all areas of law pertaining to estates, farming, and agriculture. We have years of experience in all issues that are specific to agriculture in the Yorkshire Dales area, and our team can provide comprehensive advice and guidance for everything from sporting rights and partnership agreements, to lease and farm business tenancies.
Agricultural law covers all areas of farming life, which makes it a highly specialised field. Agriculture is an industry that intersects in very specific ways with many other areas in which legal advice can be needed.
With over 180 years of experience working in Agricultural Law and with landed estates, Scotts Hall & Birtles Solicitors knows better than most the complexities of estate management. Rural estates are precious assets, often closely tied to family histories, as well as the local economy.
The nature of many agricultural businesses, often involving family members, makes it very easy to rely on informal understandings and agreements. This common mistake can lead to a great deal of problems and disputes later on, particularly when it comes to partnerships. Having a professional partnership agreement drawn up is the very best way to avoid future conflict.
Succession Planning is focused on the way in which your wealth and assets are passed on to the next generation. While there is a great deal of overlap between succession planning and estate planning, succession planning is especially important for business owners, to ensure the continued operation and growth of the organisation in the event of your death.
Buying and selling a property can be an intimidating and stressful time for those involved. It is vital that you have a conveyancer who fully understands that the process of every transaction is unique.
Whether you are a Tenant or a Landlord, dealing with leases can be complex. Every commercial leasing situation comes with its own set of challenges, so it is essential to have the right legal advice and support on hand.
Sporting rights are an important issue for agricultural businesses, because they have a direct impact on your land, and the way in which you are able to develop it for commercial interest. When managed well, sporting rights can also be an additional source of income, so having the right legal advice and guidance can make all the difference.