We work across three key areas: dispute resolution, agribusiness and rural matters, and crime and regulatory issues — including a 24-hour criminal and regulatory call-out service for urgent matters. Every engagement begins with a written agreement of scope, charging basis and any estimate — so there are no surprises.
Dispute Resolution
Practical assistance to resolve disagreements and reach a settlement, short of litigation.
Correspondence and negotiation on your behalf
Pre-action discussion and settlement terms
Mediation and without-prejudice negotiation
Disputes over land, estates, succession and contracts
Referral to an SRA-authorised solicitor where litigation is required
Agribusiness & Rural
Advice for farming and rural businesses on land, partnerships, succession and family arrangements.
Farming partnerships and business structures
Land, tenancy and boundary questions
Succession and estate disputes, including proprietary estoppel
Diversification and rural grant arrangements
Agreements between family members and co-owners
Crime & Regulatory
Support when you are facing a regulatory investigation, enforcement action or a criminal allegation.
24-hour criminal and regulatory call-out service
Advice on your position before an investigation escalates
Preparing for and responding to regulator enquiries
Advice before and after an interview under caution
Representation against Environment Agency, HMRC, Local Authority, OPG and other agency investigations.
What we do not do
As an unregulated provider we do not undertake reserved legal activities. We do not conduct litigation, exercise rights of audience where these are reserved, prepare or execute reserved instruments, carry out reserved probate activities, act as a notary or administer oaths. Where your matter requires those services, we will tell you and can suggest that you instruct an appropriately authorised solicitor or barrister.
Not sure whether we can help?
Describe your matter briefly and we will tell you honestly whether it is something we can take on, and what the next step would be.