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Lochs, rivers and Scotland’s right to roam
Scotland’s right to roam covers water as well as land, requiring a legal balance between public recreation and responsible land management.
Chloe expertly supports clients on all the legal issues relating to rural property, from sales and leases to renewables
Chloe Wales has over 15 years’ experience of helping land owners and land managers with rural property matters. She supports them on a broad spectrum of issues and scenarios, including purchases, sales, and lease transactions for estates, farms, and forestry.
She also advises them on renewable energy projects, agricultural holdings, and residential tenancies. Clients also value her expertise and practical approach to complex conveyancing, large land registration projects, and implementing property transfers required by succession and tax planning exercises.
Meet the team
We advise on the legal matters that come with land, rural property and rural enterprise. That includes buying and selling, agricultural tenancies and crofting, access rights and servitudes, renewables, minerals and telecoms, rural disputes, and the contracts that support rural businesses. We also have specialist experience in Scottish barony titles and heraldry, including the sale and purchase of feudal dignities.
Who we help
We work with estates, farmers, crofters, rural businesses, investors and community bodies. We also help clients in Scotland and overseas who want to secure or transfer a Scottish barony title, or explore heraldry as part of their connection to Scotland and its traditions.
Whether you’re planting new roots or carrying on a family legacy, we’ll help you protect what matters and move forward well prepared.
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At your side to provide peace of mind, our people are here to listen and advise in the moments that matter most.
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Trusted across generations for our heritage and expertise in rural law. Discover our practical understanding of modern rural life.
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