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Landed Estates

Landed Estates make up much of the land in rural England and have valuable property holdings in our leading cities. Many have been owned for generations by the same family, whilst others may have been acquired more recently.
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Owners face multiple challenges to run the estate effectively, from economic instability, the impact of changing regulations to the effects of climate change.

Boodle Hatfield has been trusted for centuries to work in partnership with our clients to protect their estates and also plan for their future.

Taking account of your particular circumstances, we can guide and support you on issues such as:

  • Succession planning and protecting the estate for the future
  • Nuptial planning and divorce
  • Management and diversification of the estate
  • Development opportunities
  • Dealing with disputes

We have been advising the owners of rural and urban estates throughout our long history. Our legal expertise and client-sensitive framework ensures we are seen as leaders in this historic and unique sector.

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