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Acquiring An Equestrian Property: Key Considerations

For many horse owners, managing their own yard is a long-held ambition. Equestrian property, however, combines the complexity of a residential purchase with rural land law, planning regulation, specialist finance...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Withers LLP

Where's The Beef? In The Full Life Cycle, Apparently.

Chris Packham is not a man known for backing down from a fight. Whether it's badgers, bird of prey persecution, or the BBC's scheduling decisions, the wildlife presenter has a track...

United Kingdom Environment

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Lewis Silkin

Fighting Back: New Byelaws Aim To Prevent Dangerous Wildfires

For many rural communities in Scotland, fires in moorlands and forests are one of biggest threats they face. And one look at the statistics shows that the problem is becoming even more serious...

United Kingdom Environment

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Biodiversity Net Gain: Three Key Policy Updates

On 15 April 2026, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) published three policy updates representing a significant reshaping of the biodiversity net gain (BNG) regime in England.

United Kingdom Environment

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Gowling WLG

Real Burdens: A Real Problem For Rural Development?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Lotting Decisions – What Has Changed In The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2025?

United Kingdom Litigation

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Gearing Up In A Challenging Legislative Environment For The Rural Sector

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: What Has Changed For The Management Of Large Landholdings?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Renters' Rights Bill Explained What Landlords Need To Know About Rent Increases (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Delivering Biodiversity Net Gain Through Habitat Banking

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Wrigleys Solicitors

Reforming The Law Of Agricultural Tenancies – Long Overdue?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Hunters

ESG: The Boardroom Opportunity

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Addleshaw Goddard

UK Building Safety Levy Explained: What Developers Need To Know Before October 2026

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Can Space Agriculture Tackle The Food Crisis And How Is IP Enforced In Space?

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

Síobhra Rush Speaks To RTÉ News On The Rights And Responsibilities In Taking Time Off Work (Video)

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

FinTech Global FS Regulatory Round-up - W/e 24 April 2026

Worldwide Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What Is US Trade Dress Law And How Does It Apply To The World Of Fashion? (Podcast)

United Kingdom International

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HGF Ltd

A Global View Of International Arbitration Trends With Gary Born (Podcast)

United Kingdom Litigation

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WilmerHale

The IP Driven Start-up Podcast | From Lab To Market - The Real Story Of Commercialising University Research

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

The Pioneers: Financial Times Interview With Giacomo Fanin

In a new chapter for his family business, Giacomo Fanin is backing innovation to improve farming productivity and develop alternative ingredients

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Withers LLP

Rural Sector Urged To Embrace Opportunities To Lead On Sustainable Land Management

A packed audience gathered in the Lowland Hall at the Royal Highland Showground on Friday 20th June for the annual rural business breakfast briefing hosted by Shepherd and Wedderburn and Bidwells.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Agritech Thymes: Agritech 2030: Forecasting The Technologies Poised To Transform Farming

Whilst yet to recover to the levels of 2011-2021, where capital invested in agritech increased 20-fold, investor...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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HGF Ltd

A Guarantor Clause In Tenancy Agreements

Many landlords understandably require a guarantor as added security when renting out a property. A guarantor is someone who will step in if the tenant fails to pay rent or damages the property...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Higgs LLP

So You're Buying A Rural Property!

United Kingdom Energy

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Is Seaweed The New Wonder Product?

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Marks & Clerk

Improving A Different "Special Relationship" - UK Soil Breakthrough Sows Seeds For Sustainable Farming

United Kingdom Real Estate

MC

Marks & Clerk

How Innovation In Food And Agriculture Can Deliver A Healthier Future

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Withers LLP

The Past And Present Of Pest Control In Agriculture

United Kingdom IP

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HLK

Livestock Warning Signs

United Kingdom Litigation

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

How Can Community-led Organisations Get Involved In The Ownership Of Land For Nature Recovery?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Wrigleys Solicitors

What Recommendations Have Been Made Since The O'Neill Report?

Worldwide Real Estate

MC

Marks & Clerk

Gene Editing And EU Regulations – A Patent Attorney's Perspective

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Top Tips For Preparing For A Sale Of Agricultural Land

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Ashtons Legal

How Can Community-led Organisations Get Involved In The Ownership Of Land For Nature Recovery?

The online event discussed community-driven approaches to land management, with presentations from experts on community land trusts (CLTs), biodiversity net gain (BNG), and legal considerations. Key takeaways included the importance of local engagement, the benefits of CLTs, and the potential of BNG. Future discussions will focus on food production, charity involvement, and the CLT model for nature recovery. Attendees expressed interest in more case studies and further opportunities for collabor

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Wrigleys Solicitors

What Recommendations Have Been Made Since The O'Neill Report?

Since the publication of Jim O'Neill's 2016 report on AMR, several recommendations have seen partial implementation, while others still require attention...

Worldwide Real Estate

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Marks & Clerk

Gene Editing And EU Regulations – A Patent Attorney's Perspective

Ten years ago gene editing plants was far from commonplace – indeed, the first CRISPR edited mammalian cells had only just been achieved. Fast-forward ten years and a search for gene edited crops lists numerous...

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Top Tips For Preparing For A Sale Of Agricultural Land

Farm sales require careful preparation to avoid delays. Key considerations include covenants, easements, third-party restrictions, tenancies, boundary discrepancies, unregistered land, and outstanding charges. Additionally, sellers must address employee retention, tax implications, wills, and potential partnership or company restructuring.

United Kingdom Real Estate

AL

Ashtons Legal

Balancing Agricultural And Sporting Interests: Proposed Reform To Scottish Agricultural Tenancy Law

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: What Are "Large Landholdings" And How Are They Affected By The Proposed New Rules?

The new Land Reform Bill in Scotland introduces significant changes affecting large landholdings, including new rules on community engagement, land management plans, and restrictions on the sale and transfer of land. Enforcement includes potential fines and stringent compliance measures.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Burness Paull

A Farmers Guide To Prenuptial Agreements

Farmers should consider pre- or post-nuptial agreements to protect significant assets such as land, equipment, and livestock. These agreements safeguard family heritage and livelihood, ensuring clear asset management and protection in case of divorce.

United Kingdom Family

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Shakespeare Martineau

The Right To Roam: Know Your Rights And Responsibilities

The "right to roam" in Scotland, established by the 2003 Land Reform Act, allows public access to most land and inland water for recreation, education, and some commercial activities, provided it's done responsibly. Landowners must ensure access is unobstructed, while local authorities enforce and support these rights.

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

The Introduction Of Lotting Decisions: What The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill 2024 Proposes For The Future Of Landholding Transfers

The transfer of certain landholdings could be subjected to the new Land Reform (Scotland) Bill 2024 provisions on lotting decisions. These changes would significantly reshape the way holdings can be sold...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Land Registration: Where Are We Sitting With The Target Deadline?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Ep12: Purchasing And Selling Land At Auction (Podcast)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Ellisons Legal

Licence To Kill: The Wildlife Management And Muirburn (Scotland) Bill

United Kingdom Environment

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Agri-Informatics: Protecting Data Science Innovation In Agriculture

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

Trusts Of Land And Appointment Of Trustees Act 1996 ('ToLATA')

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Higgs LLP

J2J Property Webinar: Trusts Of Land And Orders For Sale (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gatehouse Chambers

UK Farming Schemes Upgrade

United Kingdom Environment

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Thomson Snell & Passmore

The Rise In Agroforestry

United Kingdom Environment

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Thomson Snell & Passmore

Farming Partnerships And The Importance Of Succession Planning

United Kingdom Family

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

How Has The Government Responded To Help Tenant Farmers Since The Rock Review?

United Kingdom Real Estate

TS

Thomson Snell & Passmore

Carbon And Competing Land Use

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Stormy Days In The Rural Sector

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Law & Land Autumn / Winter 2023: News Roundup

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Wright Hassall

Profiting From Your Farm's Natural Capital

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Wright Hassall

The Growing Attraction Of English Wine Making

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Thomson Snell & Passmore

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Private Property - Is Now The Right Time To Buy? (Video)

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Withers LLP

Resolving Rural Disputes: Subsidies And Subsidy Appeals (Video)

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Challenges To 'Gold Plated' Regulations Through Agricultural Support Appeals To The Scottish Land Court (Video)

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Webinar Recording: Resolving Rural Disputes - Ransom Strips In Rural Land Development (Part 2) (Video)

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

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