Cobden vs Cobden: the importance of a written partnership agreement
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3d ago
In the recent case of Cobden v Cobden [2024] EWHC 1581 (Ch), the High Court addressed the dissolution of a farming partnership between two brothers, Matthew and Daniel Cobden, who jointly operated a substantial dairy enterprise in Somerset. The ..read more
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What Changes to Inheritance Tax Could Mean for Farmers
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2M ago
Sean Boucher, Director in the Lifetime Planning team at JCP Solicitors, explains how the Government’s potential changes to inheritance tax could impact farmers. In October 2024, it was revealed that the Government may have plans to increase the ..read more
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Ask The Legal Expert: I've Noticed a Mistake in my Registered Title Deeds!
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5M ago
The sheer volume of applications dealt with by HM Land Registry inevitably leads to mistakes slipping through unnoticed. It can therefore come as an unexpected, and unwelcome, surprise to discover that your registered title documents contain a mistake ..read more
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Ask the Legal Expert: I have been occupying and maintaining some land for many years - can I claim it as mine?
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5M ago
Land disputes commonly imply a dispute between neighbours of the boundary line between their properties and can be a very common source of contention between neighbours. However, in practice land disputes can encompass various matters, including ..read more
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Ask the Legal Expert: Help! Someone is occupying one of my outlying fields and claiming the land as his own!
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5M ago
If someone is occupying your land without your permission, it is important to act sooner rather than later, as they may intend to gain title to your property, and thus, become the legal owners. Much information is published on how to succeed in an adverse ..read more
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Farming Succession - Get it Right Now. Planning Ahead is the Key to Success(ion!)
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5M ago
Whether you are a tenant farmer or a landowner with a tenant farmer in occupation, planning for the future is the key to making sure that you are prepared for when family members retire or pass away. At JCP Solicitors we act for both landlords and ..read more
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Fair Dairy Contracts for All
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5M ago
After many years of campaigning, the UK Parliament have introduced new legislation known as the ‘Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024’ which is now in force in the UK. The regulations aim to provide fairer contract terms for dairy ..read more
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Ask the Legal Expert: I have purchased some land with the intention of developing it, but it is registered as common land. What can I do?
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5M ago
Common Land is the term used to refer to land on which there is a general right to roam by the general public. The restrictions on what you are and what you are not permitted to carry out on common land are onerous on owners of common land, with the most ..read more
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JCP Solicitors offers exclusive benefits to NFU Farmer and Grower Members
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6M ago
As the appointed NFU Panel firm for South Wales since 2008, JCP Solicitors has a proud history of supporting the agricultural sector by providing expert legal advice on all areas of rural law. Through our panel membership with the NFU, we are delighted to ..read more
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Ask the Legal Expert - How would a Will protect our family farm?
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1y ago
"Our family farm has passed through several generations and I would like to protect it for future generations. Would drafting a Will help me achieve this?” Having a correctly drafted Will can provide peace of mind in ensuring your farm passes ..read more
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