Gareth Williams

Why choose me

As a farmer’s son who grew up on a dairy farm in Herefordshire, agricultural and rural business law has always been a passion of mine. Specialising in this area allows me to remain working with and supporting an industry I know, and which is of fundamental importance.

We get to know the clients and the relevant families and provide strategic advice about what works commercially and strategically, not just legal advice. I work with landed estates, landed charities including Oxbridge Colleges, family partnerships, sole traders and family farming companies. I take the time to understand the market and industry within which I work, not just keeping up to date with legal developments.

My areas of expertise include strategic land (promotion agreements, options, hybrid agreements, landowner collaboration agreements), sales and purchases of farms, estates and rural land including overages, agricultural support mechanisms, landlord and tenant services, renewable energy and farming partnerships.

I’m an active member of the local agricultural community and sit on the Northamptonshire committee of the Country Land and Business Association.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, getting out into the countryside and rugby.