Rural

Stronachs has an impressive range of experience working with businesses operating across Scotland’s various agricultural and rural industries, including diversification projects which are key to the future of landowners, estates, energy companies, manufacturers and food and drink producers.

We support a variety of businesses within the farming and rural property sectors, advising on a range of legal issues such as estate management, leasing, purchase/sale (including sale of land for development), wayleaves, financing and employment.

Our client base includes farm and estate owners, family-run companies and partnerships, developers of renewable energy projects (wind farms, biomass heat and power and micro-hydro) as well as traditional agricultural producers and manufacturers nationwide.

Alongside our colleagues in the corporate, commercial property, employment and private client teams, we advise on a wide range of rural property transactions, project finance, re-structuring of business entities and community trusts. Continuous changes in tax regulation bring new challenges to rural businesses every year; our private client team have significant experience in this area, working closely with family-run enterprises and advising on succession and tax planning.   

Across all teams we provide the support and advice needed for all aspects of rural business and landholding.