The 30 th October 2024 was an important day, not just for the changes made to the tax regime, but it was also a catalyst for those difficult conversations surrounding succession planning, which may otherwise have been left unspoken. There is no better time...
Let’s be honest, disputes within the agricultural sector are fairly common and can become a tad heated. The dreaded “P” word is liberally uttered…principle! Within any dispute process a commercial head is required. Even where...
It is apt that, in the run up to International Women's Day, we mark Jenni Bartram’s formal retirement after a long and very successful legal career. Over several decades now, Jenni has been a very well-known figure within Yorkshire’s legal...
When it comes to selling property or land, it’s worth getting your lawyer involved earlier than you might think —perhaps even before you go to market. Early legal engagement can help to uncover and then address any potential issues, avoid delays,...
We had the great pleasure of attending The Ryedale Show near Kirkbymoorside last month. This is a fantastic, traditional and very successful farming event, which is growing in number every year. This year’s show saw the usual judging categories of...