Edward Whittington
Managing Partner | Land, farm and estates, Real estate, Rural services
Steven Watts
Associate Solicitor | Land development, Land, farm and estates, Real estate, Rural services
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What is Occupiers’ Liability and how can you protect yourself against it?
Trevor Sterling
22.05.2020
If a visitor on your land or premises falls or injures themselves, what occupiers’ liability might you have? There are two acts you need to be aware of, Occupiers Liability Act 1957 and Occupiers Liability Act 1984 (“the Acts”). These Acts impose a duty of care on occupiers to both lawful visitors and trespassers respectively. […]
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The Agriculture Bill
Anita Symington
22.05.2020
At the time of writing this article (the end of February), the Agriculture Bill is wending its way through the Parliamentary process and is expected to receive Royal Assent in June or July 2020. There are few surprises in the Bill which constitutes enabling legislation and which will be followed, in due course, by the […]
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Lifetime farm valuations; ‘hope’ value and the importance of getting it right
Charlotte Brackley
22.05.2020
Lifetime valuations can be a useful strategic tool for landowners. A forthcoming succession, pre-death tax planning when creating a Will, the anticipated sale or development of land, changes in tax reliefs and when considering using land for secured borrowing are all potential triggers for requiring a lifetime valuation. In the context of succession, a valuation […]
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Caring for farmers with dementia
Mea North
21.05.2020
It is generally accepted that the health and social care sector is facing some of its greatest challenges to date. People are living longer; there has been an increase in the number of people suffering from diseases such as dementia; and there is a general lack of funding for community services. The impact on society […]