Why Us?
Our team works closely together to provide a holistic and innovative approach to all Agri Food operators, service providers and public bodies in relation to a diverse range of legal issues. Irrespective of the issues involved, the Agri Food team will provide a bespoke service tailored to the requirements of the individual client and their particular circumstances. Chambers and Partners UK have commented that Karen Blair is highly sought after for her experience in transactions and regulatory issues, with sources describing her as ‘first-class’. Lisa Boyd ‘consistently delivers beyond expectation’ and Michael Graham’s Private Client team have been described as ‘everything in an ideal world that you would expect a solicitors firm to be’. Stephen Cross heads the Corporate team who’s work has been praised as ‘exceptionally good’. In addition Legal 500 have commented that the firm houses ‘exceptionally hardworking’ lawyers, who ‘deliver clear advice to clients and always bring added value to a case’.
Notable Cases
- Successfully defending a leading dairy operator in respect of prosecution by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency following an alleged water pollution incident
- Advising a leading locally owned dairy operator in relation to their proposals to expand existing premises and on the need for a variation to their environmental consent
- Advising a leading Agri Food operator in respect of a proposed variation application resulting from their expansion in operations
- Advising on AD construction documents across multiple sites for both contractors and developers