and were reappointed for a further three years following an assessment of their legal services, engagement with the NFU and its members, as well as feedback received.
Detailed understanding
Thanks to their long-standing relationship with NFU members, both companies have a detailed understanding of the issues facing farmers across the region and can provide advice on everything from succession and estate planning, business structures and diversification to renewable energy, employment and dispute resolution, planning and property matters including rights of way, probate, family law and conveyancing.
NFU regional director, Adam Bedford said: 鈥淎ccess to our specialist legal panel is an important benefit for our members and I am delighted that both firms have been reappointed. Both have strong agricultural and rural teams and their expertise is highly valued by our in-house legal team and our local members. We look forward to working closely with them during a time of exceptional change across the industry.鈥�
Proud to be reappointed
Commenting, Amy Clarkson, Head of Agriculture and Landed Estates at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors said: 鈥淲e are really pleased and proud to be reappointed again. We have been on the legal panel since May 2008 and enjoy continuing to work with and support the local farming community.
鈥淐oming from an agricultural background, I hope that my first-hand experience of the farming industry gives me a real understanding and knowledge of specialist issues that will help NFU members with the smooth operation of their farming business.鈥�
Endorsement means a great deal to us
Simon Catterall, Partner and Head of Regulatory at Jacksons Law said: 鈥淲e are delighted with this appointment. Jacksons has long been regarded for its advice to the farming and agricultural community and to be formally endorsed by NFU means a great deal to us.
鈥淔ounded in 1876, and with offices in Tyne and Wear and Teesside, Jacksons is听one of the largest and longest-established law firms in the region employing over 50 lawyers covering a wide range of agricultural services to both business owners and individuals.鈥�