Running a farm, managing an estate or owning rural land brings unique legal challenges. Whether you are buying or selling agricultural property, planning for the next generation or managing a rural business, you need legal advice that reflects the realities of rural life.
At Phillips Law, we provide clear, practical advice for farmers, landowners, estate owners and rural businesses across Hampshire and throughout the United Kingdom. Our solicitors work closely with you to protect your assets, support your business and help you plan for the future.
Get in contact today
Our highly experienced solicitors will provide expert advice and assist you. So that we can deal with your enquiry as quickly as possible, please fill out the form below or email us at [email protected].
Alternatively, you can call us for an initial discussion on:
Basingstoke Office: 01256 460830
Farnborough Office: 01252 541633
Yateley Office: 01252 872617
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How We Can Help
Our Rural Land and Business team provides legal advice across a wide range of matters, including:
Farms and Estates
- Buying and selling farms, estates and agricultural land
- Rural property transactions
- Estate management advice
Estate and Succession Planning
- Wills and estate planning
- Succession planning for farming families
- Trusts and inheritance planning
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
Agricultural Property and Land
- Agricultural tenancies
- Easements and rights of way
- Boundary disputes
- Land ownership issues
Rural Businesses and Employment
- Business sales and acquisitions
- Commercial contracts
- Employment law for rural businesses
- Advice on changes to employment legislation, including the Employment Rights Act
Dispute Resolution
- Agricultural and property disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Contentious probate
- Boundary and land ownership disputes
Legal Advice That Understands Rural Life
Every farm, estate and rural business is different. Our solicitors take the time to understand your circumstances before providing practical advice that protects your interests and supports your long-term plans.
We work alongside farming families, landowners and rural businesses to resolve issues efficiently, reduce risk and help you make informed decisions.
Supporting Families Across Generations
Many rural businesses have been built over generations. Planning ahead can help protect both your family’s future and the continued success of your business.
Our Wills, Trusts and Probate team works with you to prepare wills, create trusts and develop succession plans that reflect your wishes. Where disagreements arise, our litigation team can also advise on contentious probate and inheritance disputes.
Trusted Rural Solicitors in Hampshire
Our Rural Land and Business service is jointly led by Lisa Perry, Head of Wills, Trusts and Probate, and Claire Long, Head of Commercial Property. Together, they bring extensive experience in advising farming families, landowners and rural businesses on both personal and commercial legal matters.
Although our solicitors are based in Hampshire, we act for clients across the United Kingdom. We are also proud to support the rural community as a product sponsor of the Country Land and Business Association Hampshire Annual General Meeting.
Who do Phillips Law act for?
We advise farmers, landowners, estate owners, rural businesses and agricultural partnerships. Our solicitors support clients with property transactions, succession planning, employment matters, commercial issues and disputes.
Can you help with succession planning for family farms?
Yes. We help farming families plan for the future by preparing wills, trusts and succession arrangements that protect both the family and the business. Our aim is to help you pass on your assets with confidence and minimise the risk of future disputes.
Do you deal with disputes involving farms and estates?
Yes. We advise on a wide range of rural disputes, including agricultural tenancy disputes, boundary disagreements, partnership disputes and contentious probate claims. We work to resolve matters as efficiently as possible while protecting your interests.
Speak to Our Rural Land and Business Team
Whether you are buying farmland, planning for the next generation or dealing with a legal dispute, our solicitors are here to help.
Contact our Rural Land and Business team today to discuss how we can support you.
Please call us or email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
We aim to keep legal jargon to a minimum and guide you through the process in a manner that is easy to understand.
Our highly-skilled solicitors offer tailored, strategic solutions to even the most complex matters, ensuring you receive the guidance and support you need.
We will be by your side throughout every stage of the process and will provide you with regular updates and advice along the way.
We communicate thoroughly with you from the outset to ensure that we fully understand your individual needs. This allows us to accurately quote for your matter leaving you without any unexpected surprises and fees further down the line.
We provide our clients with a concise and transparent breakdown of costs from the outset of the matter and throughout any subsequent stages. This enables you to build faith and trust in us early on to form a lasting relationship.
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