agriculture and estates

Walker Smith Way has the largest team of solicitors in Cheshire and North Wales specialising in agriculture and estates law. We have advised several generations of farmers and landowners throughout the local area - on both a professional and personal level.

We have a wealth of experience across all farming and agricultural matters and are recognised experts in the field of agricultural law. Our team brings together experts in agricultural law; rural property; litigation; prosecutions; divorce and family law and Wills, trusts and probate.

We have first-hand knowledge of the day-to-day issues faced by landowners and farmers today. With activities in the countryside becoming increasingly diverse and regulated, we are well equipped to deal with the many factors that affect those who live and work on the land.

We advise on a broad range of issues, from sales and purchases of agricultural land and property to agricultural tenancies, tax planning, tribunals and arbitrations and general rural property issues.

Industry testimonials

"Walker Smith Way has long enjoyed a strong reputation in agricultural and rural work. The team's expertise in property transactions as well as tax, wills and probate is well known in the region. The firm acts for a number of large landed estates and is involved in rural mineral exploration schemes.

Richard Williams enjoys a strong reputation in conveyancing and acts for an impressive roster of landed estate clients." Chambers & Partners - the leading guide to the UK legal industry, 2012 edition

"Within 'Agriculture and estates', Walker Smith Way is a first tier firm. Richard Williams leads the team at Walker Smith Way, acting on land and estate transactions. Recent matters include renewable planning developments, partnership disputes and landlord/tenant issues. [He] continues to act for some of the largest landed estates in the region." Legal 500 - the leading guide to the UK legal industry, 2012 edition