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Rural
Stronachs has an impressive range of experience working with businesses operating across Scotland’s various agricultural and rural industries, including diversification projects which are key to the future of landowners, estates, energy companies, manufacturers and food and drink producers.
We support a variety of businesses within the farming and rural property sectors, advising on a range of legal issues such as estate management, leasing, purchase/sale (including sale of land for development), wayleaves, financing and employment.
Our client base includes farm and estate owners, family-run companies and partnerships, developers of renewable energy projects (wind farms, biomass heat and power and micro-hydro) as well as traditional agricultural producers and manufacturers nationwide.
Alongside our colleagues in the corporate, commercial property, employment and private client teams, we advise on a wide range of rural property transactions, project finance, re-structuring of business entities and community trusts. Continuous changes in tax regulation bring new challenges to rural businesses every year; our private client team have significant experience in this area, working closely with family-run enterprises and advising on succession and tax planning.
Across all teams we provide the support and advice needed for all aspects of rural business and landholding.
Experience
Commercial land and property transactions
All manner of property transactions including purchases, sales, wayleaves, servitudes, sale of land for development, leases, options, asset transfers, sporting rights, forestry and fishings.
Private Client and Estate Planning
Creation of trusts, transfer of assets, wills, tax and succession planning.
Renewables
Drawing on expertise from across the firm to provide advice on renewable projects, whether you are a developer, landowner or funder.
Corporate Support
Advice and support in relation to the re-structuring of business entities including partnerships and limited companies. Support and assistance in relation to statutory and regulatory compliance.
Employment
Advice and support in relation to all matters regarding employees.
Banking and finance
Acting on behalf of most of the major lenders in Scotland in relation to agricultural transactions, at all levels.
Key Contacts
To make an enquiry, please contact a member of staff below or call 01224 845 845
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Liz Stewart
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Jaclyn E.P. Russell
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David Marshall
Rural News & Insights
Cybersecurity for Professional Services Seminar with Mitigo
Cybersecurity for Professional Services : Breakfast Seminars with Mitigo Cybersecurity
Aberdeen : 28 Albyn Place at 8am on 21 Nov 2023
Inverness : The Kingsmills Hotel at 8am on 22 Nov 2023
Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 UK Guides 2024
The 2024 editions of Chambers & Partners Legal Guide UK and Legal 500 UK have been launched, with Stronachs LLP being recognised in both. The two annual reviews of the UK’s legal market rank the leading firms and lawyers in Scotland.
CPI Award – Deborah Law
Deborah Law, partner in the dispute resolution team, has been awarded the Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency (CPI). Deborah was one of eight candidates from England, Scotland and Wales to earn a merit and was ranked first of the Scottish candidates.
Employment Law Accreditation
We are pleased to share that the Law Society of Scotland has accredited partner, Anya Duncan. She joins her fellow partner, David Chalmers as an Accredited Specialist in Employment Law.