Agribusiness & Rural Law

Farmers, growers and those servicing the primary sector need an advisor they can trust, someone who can simplify complicated situations and respond within tight time frames. Our Rural law team pride themselves on getting the best results for clients. We are committed while being down-to-earth and responsive with our advice delivery.

Our team has considerable experience working across the primary industry on a breadth of matters representing a variety of individuals and businesses involved in dairying, sheep, beef, horticulture, viticulture, forestry and fisheries. We have specialist experience working with family operations and advising on farm succession.

Our team are able to assist with a variety of matters, including:

• Buying and selling a farm or vineyard.

• Leasing of farm properties.

• Subdivisions, easements or covenants.

• Employment in the agricultural sector.

• Farm succession planning.

• Funding arrangements and securities.

• Overseas Investment Office applications.

• Health and safety obligations on farms.

• General contractual advice.

• Types and implementation of ownership structures.

• Dispute resolution.