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Agricultural & Farming Partnership Agreements.
Creating and administering agricultural partnerships isn’t always as straightforward as many people believe.
For this reason, it is essential that those involved seek legal advice from a team of specialist agricultural business solicitors, who have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the industry.
Lanyon Bowdler is proud to be an NFU panel law firm possessing years of experience in advising farmers and their families, both in personal and business contexts. As such Lanyon Bowdler has developed extremely close ties with the local farming community in and around Shropshire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Mid and North Wales.
How Can We Help You
Our farming solicitors will be able to help you whether you want to create a new partnership, or put in place succession planning to ensure the future of your business and its smooth passing down through the generations.
Owners and occupiers of agricultural land have long trusted Lanyon Bowdler with their legal work and the firm has taken great satisfaction in watching those clients develop, diversify and succeed.
We recognise that there are challenges which are unique to the agricultural sector which is why our solicitors provide both specialist legal advice for farmers and agricultural workers alike, as well as a well-rounded and pragmatic approach. We pride ourselves in offering friendly support to our clients and caring for them through their good times and where they face times of challenge.
Agricultural Partnership Agreements
Having a robust agricultural partnership agreement drawn up is essential in protecting the interests of all parties and for maintaining a clear business focus, particularly when the partnership involves members of the same family.
Many families often feel that a formal, legal agreement is unnecessary when it comes to their farming business, but this leaves the way open for disputes and misunderstandings to arise.
The specialist team at Lanyon Bowdler can advise on partnership formations and are able to prepare partnership agreements to meet your specific requirements. We take great pride in forming excellent working relationships with our clients and their families to ensure clarity and the concurrence of everyone involved.
Some of the most important considerations to be taken into account when forming an agricultural partnership include:
The assets that belong to the business
This will include any land, equipment, entitlements and intellectual property relating to the business.
What each partner's contribution will be
This will include financial investments, land transfers and roles and responsibilities in relation to the running of the business.
How the partnership will be managed
It is vital a suitable exit strategy is considered for one or more partners, plus the way in which assets will be valued and divided requires careful consideration to avoid future disagreements and conflict. This will cover what happens in the event of the death of a partner, or if a partner wants to leave, as well as whether a partner can be expelled and what provisions will be in place in the event of long-term illness.
The agricultural team at Lanyon Bowdler are able to advise on all legal aspects of your agreement, negotiating the complexities and providing workable solutions for every eventuality so that the business can progress efficiently and effectively.
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From the first contact, the team at Lanyon Bowdler gave a fast & efficient service. They were very friendly & gave me the confidence that I had found the right solicitors. The advice given & the fast responses were beyond my expectations. The matter was resolved in no time at all.
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Since dealing with Lanyon Bowdler they have been diligent, efficient and at all times very helpful along with being structured in dealing with matters, fees and clarity on all levels. Thank you.
Michael
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I was clearly informed of progress step by step. The service you provided was very good.
Peter Weston
Shrewsbury
All work carried out effectively and efficiently.
Hubert Jones
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An excellent service with solicitors that you can talk to and who give you a clear understanding of all necessary legal implications and interpretations.
Eric
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From start to finish we had excellent service. Friendly, approachable and professional.
Carl Gittins
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Very clear, concise advice and guidance, easy to understand.
Ian Jamieson
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Good service provided throughout with clear communication throughout with all options explored.
Lee
I can thoroughly recommend the highly professional and supportive service received over the last few months.
Heather
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Lisa Thacker
Professional and prompt communication. Supportive and client focused.
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Jennifer M Whittall Ltd
Whenever I have had need to contact Lanyon Bowdler I have always received a fast, concise and friendly response.
Lee Mortimer
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Definitely would use Lanyon Bowdler again if I need the use of a solicitor.
Mark Bowkett
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Smooth and efficient service from very professional firm.
Tim
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We were particularly impressed with the quality of work, the speed and excellent communication.
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Great Service; Lanyon Bowdler were excellent from the outset. Straightforward and easy process. I just sat back and waited.
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Everything has been professional, efficient and courteous throughout and we are very pleased, both with the service and with the eventual outcome of our case. Everything was first class and exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for providing such splendid service. It is really appreciated.
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Inheritance Tax Relief
Having a legal agricultural partnership agreement in place is also essential for ensuring your farming business can capitalise on inheritance tax exemptions. If it isn’t clear whether the land, buildings and farmhouses involved in the business are part of the partnership, this will have a potentially devastating impact on the eligibility to claim Agricultural Property Relief, leading to huge tax bills and the possible need to sell the farm business.
The experts at Lanyon Bowdler have a wealth of experience negotiating tax exemptions with HMRC and can help you navigate the complexities of this complicated area of the law.
Contact Lanyon Bowdler Today
Lanyon Bowdler have established offices with expert teams of agricultural solicitors in Bromyard, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Telford, and Conwy.
We are one of the most recognised law firms in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Mid and North Wales. We offer a wide range of pricing options including fixed fees and service level guarantees.
As a leading law firm, we regularly act for clients across England and Wales on agricultural partnerships.
For more information about how we can advise you on all areas of agricultural law, speak to our experts today. Call us today or complete our online enquiry form.
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