Leading North West Agricultural Law Firm Reappointed
Leading North West Agricultural Law Firm Reappointed
One of the North West’s leading agricultural law firms has again been re-appointed to the National Farmers Union’s Legal Panel.
Nantwich-based law firm Bowcock Cuerden LLP participated in an extensive and wide-ranging review by the NFU and were praised for their commitment to NFU members and the quality and breadth of service provided.
The announcement means that the firm has retained its place on NFU’s National Legal Panel for the fourth time, keeping it amongst the UK’s leading agricultural law firms.
Lesley Smith, Director at Bowcock Cuerden, said that the firm had always been heavily committed to its agricultural and horticultural clients and had been delighted to have been appointed as one of NFU’s 16 National Legal Panel firms back in 2008. The relationship has been developed since then, with the appointment subsequently being re-affirmed in 2012, 2015 and 2018.
She added: “The NFU’s review earlier this year was extremely thorough, involving an assessment of the services and specialisations we offer, our fee structures, commitment to the NFU and its members, and also feedback from both NFU staff and members. We are very proud to have been again re-appointed to the NFU National Legal Panel for a fourth term. Quality of service and client satisfaction are paramount to us, and it is extremely gratifying to have received such a highly valued independent endorsement”.
NFU Director of Policy Andrew Clark said, “The Legal Panel is an important feature of the NFU’s legal services offering to our members and I am delighted to confirm the reappointments. “The NFU’s panel firms are committed to supporting NFU members and have clearly strengthened their agricultural and rural teams over the past few years. Their broad expertise is highly valued by our in-house legal team and NFU members.”
Chair of the NFU legal board Nick Hamer added: “The aftermath of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic created a number of challenges for farming and growing businesses. We are entering a period of transition for the industry and this undoubtedly puts the Legal Panel in high demand, providing expert advice to NFU members on a wide range of legal matters. “The reappointments will serve to strengthen the bond between the NFU and the Legal Panel, delivering benefits for all NFU members and LAS subscribers.”
For more information contact: Lindsay Pilling at: lpilling@bowcockcuerden.co.uk
