• Agriculture & Rural Affairs (Band 1)
• Crime (Band 2)
• Employment (Band 3)

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Chambers Commentary — Agriculture & Rural Affairs

The Firm Dedicated to rural affairs and country sport, the firm specialises in contentious work, with recent highlights including a successful appearance before the Court of Appeal for Winchester College in a vehicular rights of way case. The team has also been involved in test cases concerning the interpretation of the Hunting Act 2004 and the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The firm's expertise encompasses heritage, food safety and trespass work, as well as the management of shooting estates.
Key Iindividuals Matthew Knight, James Pavey and Michael McNally are all “extremely well thought of and justifiably so,” say clients.

Chambers Commentary — Crime

The Firm: Knights has a niche practice in countryside and country sports matters, which it undertakes for its private clients; it is an unrivalled choice for individuals facing charges related to hunting, animal welfare, the environment or firearms licensing.
Key Iindividuals Head of department Timothy Ryan spent ten years at the Bar prior to becoming a solicitor. Jeffery Hide is a talented lawyer who always goes the extra mile for his clients.

Chambers Commentary — Employment

The Firm: Clients single this firm out for having impressive expertise, particularly in relation to rural practice employees such as farm and estate workers and gamekeepers. The team earns praise for its timely responses, and clients appreciate the high level of care and attention they receive.
Key Iindividuals Michael McNally is praised for his “authoritative and specialised advice, especially in the rural sector.”