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Succession planning – why I do what I do
Philip Whitcomb
22.11.2022
The author PG Wodehouse once wrote “it was a confusion of ideas between him and one of the lions he…
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Into the woods: Inheritance tax relief on woodlands
Philip Whitcomb
06.04.2022
It is estimated that 72% of land in the UK is farmed but, in 2017, the AGFORWARD project estimated that…
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5 reasons why you should have a Trust
Philip Whitcomb
20.12.2021
Trusts and their administration are a diverse and often misunderstood area of law, which when used correctly, can provide real…
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Key points to consider when diversifying your farm
Philip Whitcomb
05.07.2021
Philip Whitcomb, partner at law firm Moore Barlow specialising in rural matters, shares his top tips when planning to diversify…
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Thinking about investing in fine wine? What you need to know
Philip Whitcomb
02.06.2021
2021 is going to be a challenging year for many investors and to protect against the risk of intense market…
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Is your farming partnership fit for purpose?
Philip Whitcomb
07.05.2021
US President Dwight D Eisenhower is quoted as saying “farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and…
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How to buy your own plot of woodland
Philip Whitcomb
28.01.2021
Philip Whitcomb, partner at Moore Barlow specialising in rural matters, explains how to buy your own plot of woodland and…
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Farm succession planning
Philip Whitcomb
18.11.2020
The Moss family has farmed Manor Farm for 150 years and is a highly respected local family. They’re just about…
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Where there is a horse, there is a will
Philip Whitcomb
18.05.2020
The whole idea of getting up at 6am on a dark winter’s morning to ride out in the pouring rain…
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Top 10 actions to consider during the current pandemic crisis
Philip Whitcomb
14.04.2020
I recently came across a quote which said “in business, what you don’t get done today can be done tomorrow.…
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Budget Predictions for Farmers and Landowners
Philip Whitcomb
17.02.2020
There is now less than a month before we hear what Rishi Sunak disclosures in his first budget. Here are…
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Collecting antiques and works of art
Philip Whitcomb
16.10.2019
As a child, I was always encouraged to collect – be it stamps, postcards or old books – and as…
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