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Anderson Strathern has a proud history of providing specialist legal advice to the rural sector, working with long-established clients through multiple generations. Our all-round ability to advise on agricultural and rural matters is second to none.
We serve a varied client base including major estate owners, owner-occupiers, tenants, commercial lenders, property investors, family businesses, charities, community bodies and private individuals. We have experts across all areas of agricultural and rural law, meaning that we can ensure all of your needs are catered for.
Each of our clients receive the same attentive level of service – our specialists are geared to be responsive and are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
We are up to date in the current agricultural and rural matters that you may be considering and we know how vital the rural sector is to Scotland’s economy and net zero targets. We can help diversify your developed business, or get your new rural business off the ground.
We’ve expertise in the sale and purchase of rural land, including forestry, estates and farms, as well as in tenancy agreements and in advising how best to deal with property disputes.
We have strong market presence and connections with intermediaries across Scotland and beyond. Providing the full spectrum of legal services needed by owners and occupiers of rural land, due to the size and range of specialisms we have, we can assemble dedicated project teams where required.
We are members of Scottish Land & Estates, National Farmers Union of Scotland, the Agricultural Law Association and the Scottish Agricultural Arbiters & Valuers Association. We are a supporter of RSABI and value animal welfare and as such are proud to represent the British Horse Society.
We have three specialists accredited in Agricultural Law by the Law Society of Scotland and regularly contribute to professional bodies representing the rural sector. We also have access to property litigation experts and numerous lawyers in other disciplines from across the firm, including charity, corporate, planning and environment, energy, construction and employment. We also often assist with tax planning, accountancy and succession planning for private individuals and families as well as rural businesses.
If you’re looking for advice on agricultural and rural law, get in touch with our expert lawyers today.
Contact us on 0131 270 7700, visit our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, East Lothian, Shetland or Orkney, or fill in our enquiry form to request a call back.
"Having spent a lot of money and time on lawyers over the years I’ve been extremely impressed with Tim and Adèle at how fast, efficient and effective they have been in their communication. I’ve never come across a legal firm as professional and competent as your firm. A breath of fresh air.
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