CONTRACT DISPUTES

Contracts are a fundamental part of any successful farming, agriculture or rural business. Disputes about those contracts can therefore have significant and worrying implications for both your business and your livelihood. It is important that the lawyers acting for you understand farming, be it arable, livestock, dairy, poultry, renewable energy and other forms of diversification.

At Thrings, we combine in-depth agriculture knowledge (we act as panel solicitors for the National Farmers Union in more counties than any other law firm) with comprehensive litigation advice. If you have a contract dispute it is likely that we have dealt with a similar issue before.

We have in-depth agricultural industry knowledge and a track record of litigation success. Our specialist Agriculture Litigation Team is independently recognised to provide a ‘Top Tier’ level of service and is ranked in ‘Band 1’ by the leading legal directories, ‘The Legal 500’ and ‘Chambers Guide’.

We are also the sole appointed legal advisors to the ‘Business Clinic’ in the industry leading publication ‘Farmers Weekly’.

EXPERTS IN AGRICULTURE AND LITIGATION

Because we act for both farmers and businesses supplying the agriculture industry, we are in a unique position to advise you on both sides of the argument and develop a strategy around that.

Fully immersed in the industry, we have an excellent track record in successfully representing clients in the highest Courts in the country and in Europe. This means we can confidently guide you through every stage of any proceedings. We also have vast experience in alternative dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration and expert determination.

Offering down-to-earth advice, regular communication and a transparent fee structure, you are assured of consistent support and clarity throughout your case. Where appropriate, we work with your insurers or look at external litigation funding and the use of insurance to assist in funding your case.

Acting as National Farmers Union panel solicitors for more counties than any other law firm in the country, we have strong ties to the following:

• Agricultural Law Association 
• British Institute of Agricultural Consultants
• Central Association of Agricultural Valuers
• Country Land and Business Association
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Tenant Farmers Association

We are also proud to be the sole designated legal contributor to the Farmers Weekly Business Clinic.

NFU Members

As an NFU Panel Firm we offer NFU Members a 12.5% discount on our fees for qualifying cases and if you subscribe to the NFU’s Legal Assistance Scheme further funding from the NFU may be available.