Meet the Agricultural Law Team

Key Contact

James Goddard

Job Title: Partner
Location: Chester
Phone: 01244 305912

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Helen Gowin

Job Title: Partner
Location: Congleton
Phone: 01260 282351

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Kaye Whitby

Job Title: Partner
Location: Chester
Phone: 0344 391 5830
Mobile: 07500 080 904

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James Clarke

Job Title: Partner
Location: Stockport
Phone: 0161 475 7650
Mobile: 07714 769 463

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Justine Clowes

Job Title: Partner
Location: Macclesfield
Phone: 01625 442148

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Denise Woodward

Job Title: Partner
Location: Chester
Phone: 01244 305924
Mobile: 07761 542 887

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Stewart Smith

Job Title: Senior Associate Solicitor
Location: Chester
Phone: 01244 305919
Mobile: 07713 476 216

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Ray Woodward

Job Title: Senior Associate
Location: Chester
Phone: 01244 305954
Mobile: 07725 262 909

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“Thank you very much for all your hard work to gain this completion. It has been a pleasure to work with you and I would happily recommend you and your firm’s services to prospective clients.”

Tom Bain

“SAS Daniels LLP handles a diverse range of legal services to farmers with particular expertise in energy, construction and a niche specialism in regulatory food law.”

Legal 500, 2018

“James Goddard of SAS Daniels is entrusted with the role of providing legal representation of a rural estate in Cheshire and delivers an approachable and dependable service with efficient, accurate and professional advice in which you can have absolute confidence.”

Mary Ankers

“Hannah has acted for us for many years and is one of our trusted advisers. She has an excellent knowledge of food regulatory law and is an expert in her field. She provides clear, straight-talking commercial advice. We would highly recommend her.”

Peter Hewson, Veterinary Director, Association of Independent Meat Suppliers

How we have helped our clients

Transfer of an estate, including land, woodland and houses, from an executor to multiple beneficiaries

We acted for and advised the beneficiaries of a Life Trust who were inheriting an estate, which included agricultural land, woodland and houses, and concluded the transfer of various estate properties to the beneficiaries. During this case we went a...

Distribution of a farmhouse and land following a death

We advised the family of a farmer on how to distribute the farmhouse and land so that everyone had an equal share following his death. A Will had been made but not updated in many years and it didn’t reflect...

Settlement agreement with a farm tenant

We acted for the owner of an estate in the completion of a settlement agreement with a farm tenant which involved the following: Serving notice on the farm tenant to terminate the existing lease under the Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA)...

FAQs

I own 70 acres of land which I rent out. Because I do not farm it myself, is the land subject to inheritance tax when I die and if so, is there anything I can do about it?

If the land is part of a working farm, it is likely to qualify for Agricultural Property Relief, either in part or in full, which could save inheritance tax even where you are renting it out. The qualification for Agricultural...

What fine can I expect if I’m found guilty of a food hygiene offence?

Under the new sentencing guidelines, defendants can expect extremely high fines on conviction. When assessing the level of fine the court must have regard to, amongst other things, the company’s turnover, liability and the risk to public health. We can...

My spouse is issuing divorce proceedings; what do I need to do now?

You need advice from a specialist divorce solicitor who understands farming divorces. Our agricultural divorce team can help you.

My son is marrying next year. Can we protect the farm in the event of a divorce, he is a partner in the business?

Yes, the couple can enter into a pre-marital agreement (pre-nuptial) and post-marital agreement. Whilst they are not currently legally binding in the UK, under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 they are factors that the court will take into account on...

Extremely insightful discussion on @BBCRadio4 with our Partner and Head of Private Client team @justine_clowes abou… https://t.co/x2WdlSTF7B

by @sasdanielsLLP 20 hours ago

Meet the Team

James Goddard

Helen Gowin

Kaye Whitby

James Clarke

Justine Clowes

Denise Woodward

Stewart Smith

Ray Woodward

How we have helped our clients

Transfer of an estate, including land, woodland and houses, from an executor to multiple beneficiaries

Distribution of a farmhouse and land following a death

Settlement agreement with a farm tenant

FAQs

I own 70 acres of land which I rent out. Because I do not farm it myself, is the land subject to inheritance tax when I die and if so, is there anything I can do about it?

What fine can I expect if I’m found guilty of a food hygiene offence?

My spouse is issuing divorce proceedings; what do I need to do now?

My son is marrying next year. Can we protect the farm in the event of a divorce, he is a partner in the business?

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Meet the Team

How we have helped our clients

Transfer of an estate, including land, woodland and houses, from an executor to multiple beneficiaries

Distribution of a farmhouse and land following a death

Settlement agreement with a farm tenant

FAQs

I own 70 acres of land which I rent out. Because I do not farm it myself, is the land subject to inheritance tax when I die and if so, is there anything I can do about it?

What fine can I expect if I’m found guilty of a food hygiene offence?

My spouse is issuing divorce proceedings; what do I need to do now?

My son is marrying next year. Can we protect the farm in the event of a divorce, he is a partner in the business?

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Construction and Engineering

Education

Healthcare

Music and Media