It takes time to develop an in-depth understanding of the complexities and unique legal challenges faced by the farming community in the 21st Century.
Here at Wayman & Long, we have extensive experience of agricultural legal matters, as our team has included agricultural solicitors since 1840. That gives us over 180 years of knowledge and experience, making us the go-to choice if you are seeking a specialist agricultural solicitor.
Whether you are a farmer, rural landowner, retail food producer or tenant on farmland, we will provide you with unparalleled one-to-one support, online or in-person from our Suffolk-based offices in Clare and Sudbury, both located close to farming communities in East Anglia.
Here at Wayman & Long, we deliver the following legal services with the highest degree of professionalism:
Farm And Land Purchases And Sales: We will provide expert advice to smoothly guide you through the conveyancing process from pre-negotiation to post-completion. Rely on us for assistance with all matters concerning agricultural transactions to secure the best deal for you, including:
Animal Welfare: Contact us regarding any issues relating to equine law and the welfare of animals. We can help you with planning stables and horse-riding centres, subsidy claims related to letting land for use by horses, livery and grazing agreements and more.
Food And Drink: We provide legal assistance and advice to the farming community as regards food law legislation. Our specialist expertise covers issues relating to:
Safety Matters: Wayman & Long’s specialist agricultural solicitors can help with legal matters regarding prosecutions raised by the Environment Agency and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Our solicitors can be alongside you during interviews and robustly challenge any notices you may receive.
The Environment: Get expert legal advice regarding compliance with environmental and regulatory rules. You can also rely on us for assistance if your land is contaminated, or you are experiencing water access and/or flooding issues and wish to make an insurance claim. Our specialist agricultural solicitors can also help with matters relating to having renewable energy sources on your land, such as solar, biofuels and wind.
Litigation And Dispute Resolution: Whether the disagreement relates to land, partnerships, or contracts, we’re here to provide professional advice and secure the most beneficial resolution for you.
Personal Matters: We have many years of experience in helping members of the farming community resolve personal issues including divorce, wills, probate and other family law matters.
Business Ventures: Thinking about working with someone else to farm land? Or perhaps you are considering entering into a farming partnership, joint venture, merger or de-merger, tenancy, or another agriculture-related corporate contract?
In all of the above scenarios, the process of drawing up robust agreements and terms and conditions needs to be carried out with the highest level of attention to detail. Our specialist agricultural solicitors will do that, ensuring optimum tax efficiency and that obligations and responsibilities are clearly signposted.
We can also help with all employment law and health and safety issues related to the running of your agricultural business.
Land Usage: If you wish to allow fishing, shooting and/or sports on your land, we can draw up agreements that will protect your assets while allowing you to profit from such land usage via a deed that grants certain rights to specified third parties.
Financial Matters: If you are undertaking a corporate restructuring of your agricultural business or need to enter into insolvency, we can help. We can also assist you with commercial agreements, including franchising and equipment contracts.
Few firms have a history of expertise in agricultural law that extends back as far as Wayman & Long. Ever since 1840, we’ve been helping clients resolve farming and rural land related issues, and our modern, informed and highly skilled team of accredited solicitors is ready to deliver a professional and personalised service that meets your needs.
Jargon Free: We make sure all the advice we share with you is delivered in a way that’s easy to understand, so you will always know what’s going on and where you stand.
Bespoke Service: We treat each and every agricultural legal matter we deal with on its individual merits, and ensure every client receives the highest standards of professional service.
Transparent Pricing: We are upfront and honest about the expected costs of our legal services, ensuring you receive outstanding value for money for the expertise of our specialist solicitors.
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