Agricultural Property

The firm enjoys a very good relationship with agents, accountants and banks who look after the needs of the agricultural community within Yorkshire. Our farming clients value our local knowledge and experience acting for both landowners and tenants and we specialise in all aspects of agricultural law and have a good knowledge also of sporting rights.

Commercial Property

We have considerable expertise in dealing with both retail, industrial and investment clients. We specialise in sales and purchase of freehold and leasehold shops, offices and commercial properties acting for both landlords and tenants in all types of Leases and Licence arrangements.

Debt Collection

Credit control is so important in running businesses today and we offer a full debt collection service to all of our clients. There are a number of ways in which debts can be collected and we would be pleased to advise you as to the best method of collection to suit your individual needs.

Employment

We have experience in dealing with service contracts, contracts of employment and Compromise Agreements.

Family and Divorce

We have experience in dealing with all aspects of family law arising from marriage and cohabitation, including Civil Partnerships and Pre-nuptial Agreements. We provide advice on separation, divorce and the ancillary aspects in relation to arrangements for children, the division of property and financial relief. Advice is also available as to adoption, parental responsibility agreements contact and residence orders relating to children.

Probate/ Administration of estates

We deal with all aspects of the administration of Estates including obtaining the necessary grants and distributing the Estate and any related property sales. We can also advise as to whether a Deed of Variation would be useful to mitigate the impact of Inheritance Tax.

Powers of Attorney

Powers of Attorney can be prepared and full advice given as to their best use and effect and in respect of registration at The Office of the Public Guardian with regard to Lasting Powers.

Office of the Public Guardian

We have experience in all aspects of The Office of the Public Guardian work to appoint Deputies for persons incapable of managing their own affairs including selling property in accordance with the required procedure.

Property Development

We deal with all aspects including Options conditional, planning contracts, joint ventures, forward funding acting for both developers, landowner and builders. We also act for house builders in site acquisition, the obtaining of planning permission, site set-up, Section 106 Agreements, plot sales and part-exchanges.

Residential Property

We specialise in sales and purchases of residential property throughout the country together with the acquisition and disposal of leasehold properties, and dealing with investment properties.

Sales and Acquisitions

We have considerable experience in company sales, acquisitions and management buyouts and share sale/ purchases.

Trust, Tax Planning & Wills

Our experience on this and other tax planning areas involves setting up trusts both life-time and on death utilising the exemptions available with the object of reducing the "tax-bill" and the resultant savings can amount to many thousands. We are pleased to advise on all aspects of Will making and Inheritance Tax planning including full use of the Nil rate band and discretionary trusts. We are able to assist with drawing up a Living Will.