Thrings has continued to boost the strength of its industry-leading agriculture team with the appointment of a talented new Senior Associate in its Romsey office.
A specialist in agricultural property with a background in private wealth matters, Claire Davies joins the firm from Godwins, bringing almost two decades of legal experience to the team, acting for Thrings’ many landowner, farmer, equestrian and commercial clients in the Hampshire region and beyond.
As the newest member of the firm’s nationally recognised agricultural team, ranked in the top tier by both Legal 500 and Chambers, Claire will be utilising her expertise on agricultural and rural land matters – this includes the sale and purchase of rural property, high value secured lending on farms and estates, commercial tenancies, farming partnerships and unregistered land.
Claire’s knowledge on private wealth matters and estate, succession and tax planning will also see her advising on a lot of farm and estate reviews, an area of work in increasing demand following the government’s announced changes to Agricultural Property Relief for inheritance tax.
Claire Davies said: “Thrings’ Agricultural team have a fantastic reputation, both within the farming and the legal worlds, and being able work within such a highly regarded team is a very exciting prospect.
“Coming from a rural background, I have been brought up to love the countryside and there was no other sector I was ever going to practice law in. I thoroughly enjoy working with farmers, agricultural businesses and landowners and am really looking forward to supporting the firm’s clients on realising their vision for their estates.”
Mark Charter, Partner in the Thrings Agriculture team, said: “We are excited to have Claire join the team. With the drastic impact that the government’s changes to inheritance tax is set to have on rural businesses, having Claire’s excellent skillset will be a major asset for our farming and rural landowner clients in ensuring the future of their businesses.”
Thrings’ Agriculture team is one of the largest of its kind in the UK with decades of experience in successfully supporting its farming and landowner clients to achieve their aims and the potential for their business. Its lawyers are ranked in the highest tier by both the prestigious Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners directories and have been chosen by the NFU to act for its members in more counties than any other firm.
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