• Agriculture & Rural Affairs (Band 1 - sole Band 1 Leading Firm in the South)
• Crime (Band 1)
• Employment (Band 3)

Chambers Commentary — Agriculture & Rural Affairs

The Firm This team is renowned for its contentious work, and has specialist knowledge of the Hunting Act 2004 and the Animal Welfare Act 2006.  The team has expertise in freehold property disputes, rights of way issues, trespass and nuisance claims, and food safety.  It has recently acted in public law litigation and is frequently called upon to advise on the formation of policy.  Sources praise the firm for devoting a "high level of care and attention to its work". 
 

Chambers Commentary — Crime

The Firm: This "unique and highly experienced" practice retains a loyal following due to its specialist focs on criminal matters relating to agriculture and country sports.  The firm exclusively handles private work and recently acted for Devon County Council and Norfolk County Council in judicial review proceedings against the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
Client Service: "They really listened to me as a client - I would definitely use them again if I ever had the opportunity".