Agricultural Law
At Miller Law, we provide clear, commercially focused legal advice tailored to the rural sector. With extensive experience across all types of farming businesses - from family-run farms to complex agribusinesses - we understand the unique challenges faced and opportunities presented in the agricultural sector.
Whether you are dealing with land transactions, tenancy arrangements or business structures, we offer practical, forward-thinking advice that reflects your commercial goals and personal priorities.
Land sales, purchases and other dealings
Buying, selling, or developing agricultural land requires specialist legal insight. We act for landowners, developers, farmers and investors, ensuring that land transactions are completed efficiently and with minimal risk.
We can help with:
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Sale and purchase of farmland, estates and agricultural buildings
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Redevelopment of disused or former agricultural buildings
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Option agreements, promotion agreements and overage (clawback) provisions
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Advice on title, boundaries, access rights and ownership structures
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Service rights, including water, fuel and energy infrastructure (both overground and underground)
We are proactive in identifying and resolving legal issues before they cause delays — particularly those involving ownership disputes, historic tenancies, or title irregularities. Where a sale or purchase forms part of a wider family or business arrangement, we also ensure that all legal, tax and succession planning implications are properly addressed.
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Leases, Licences and Farm Business Tenancies
We offer trusted legal support on all aspects of leasing agricultural land and buildings, acting for both landlords and tenants. Our experience spans a wide variety of agreements, and we take care to advise not just on the legal documents, but also on the long-term implications for your business or estate.
Our services include:
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Drafting and reviewing Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) Agreements
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Advice on Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and succession rights
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Grazing licences, seasonal lets and informal occupation arrangements
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Addressing common issues such as access, planning permissions, use restrictions and break clauses
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Dealing with tenancy renewals or termination
We understand that every farm is different — and so is every tenancy. Our advice is tailored to your land, your objectives, and the commercial realities you face, helping to avoid disputes and ensure long-term viability.
Partnerships and company advice
Agricultural businesses often involve complex family dynamics, long-term planning, and significant capital assets. We advise on the most effective business structures – whether as a partnership, limited company or more complex group – and how these interact with finance, control, and future succession.
We regularly advise clients on:
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Establishing or restructuring partnerships, limited companies, and LLPs
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Changes to ownership or control within existing structures
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Roles and responsibilities of directors and partners
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Regulatory and statutory compliance in the rural sector
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Planning for tax efficiency and long-term succession
We work closely with accountants and land agents, ensuring that all aspects of your legal, financial and operational arrangements are aligned.