Meet the Agricultural Law Team

Key Contact

James Goddard

Job Title: Partner
Location: Chester
Phone: 01244 305912

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Key Contact

Helen Gowin

Job Title: Partner
Location: Congleton
Phone: 01260 282351

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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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Kaye Whitby

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

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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
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

“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

“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

“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

How we have helped our clients

Condemnation of unfit food. Is a court order required?

We are currently acting for the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) and a red meat slaughterhouse in an appeal to the Court of Appeal in a case concerning the application of section 9 of the Food Safety Act 1990....

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...

Acting for the trustees of a Will Trust regarding the sale of a farm

We provided advice to the Trustees of a Will Trust regarding the legal title to the property which was contained in a Trust. We also advised on how to structure the sale of the farm in parts with planning permission...

FAQs

Will my farm have to be valued for the divorce?

Usually yes. Both parties would jointly instruct an agricultural chartered surveyor to value the land, live and dead stock. Also there may be other benefits that need to be valued such as sporting or mineral rights, planning consent and any...

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.

I granted an agricultural tenancy many years ago but it wasn’t put in writing. What kind of farming agreement is in place?

Agricultural holdings are often held under oral tenancies where the terms are vague or have been forgotten. Likewise, old written tenancies tend to be short and may not include many of the important provisions which are required. There are two...

Will the farm have to be sold in a divorce?

It’s rare for the court to order a sale of the entire farm. The court will consider if part can be sold off without affecting the viability of the farming business to meet the other party’s needs. The court does...

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Meet the Team

James Goddard

Helen Gowin

James Clarke

Justine Clowes

Kaye Whitby

Denise Woodward

Stewart Smith

Ray Woodward

How we have helped our clients

Condemnation of unfit food. Is a court order required?

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

Acting for the trustees of a Will Trust regarding the sale of a farm

FAQs

Will my farm have to be valued for the divorce?

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

I granted an agricultural tenancy many years ago but it wasn’t put in writing. What kind of farming agreement is in place?

Will the farm have to be sold in a divorce?

The Business Club Summer Event 2019

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Meet the Team

How we have helped our clients

Condemnation of unfit food. Is a court order required?

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

Acting for the trustees of a Will Trust regarding the sale of a farm

FAQs

Will my farm have to be valued for the divorce?

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

I granted an agricultural tenancy many years ago but it wasn’t put in writing. What kind of farming agreement is in place?

Will the farm have to be sold in a divorce?

The Business Club Summer Event 2019

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Healthcare

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