With over 70% of Scotland’s land mass being under agricultural production, it is not only one of the most important sectors of the Scottish economy but a vital lifeline for the livelihoods of a large part of the Scottish population.
Our lawyers act for landowners, tenants, farmers and agritech businesses on the full range of legal matters arising across the sector, from property, energy law and commercial contracts to intellectual property, dispute resolution, employment and corporate law. Our award-winning team is highly experienced in the purchase and sale of agricultural and rural property, forestry and estates.
Rural land is often both commercial and residential property, and our team can advise on the potential legal issues which may arise from this.
We advise on agricultural law issues, sporting and fishing rights, minerals and option agreements, and are experienced in working with landowners and developers in relation to renewable energy developments, including onshore wind farms, anaerobic digestion, hydro, solar power and biomass. We are experienced in the administration of and legal issues relating to large, and often complex, estates, and regularly advise on estates with multi-jurisdictional issues and those containing business and farming partnerships, raising agricultural and business property relief issues.