Rural Seminar: Thursday, 12th November 2026
Plan it like Beckham: Family, farming & the future
In this seminar, led by our Rural Team, we will look at succession and partnership arrangements, protecting farming assets if relationships change, gifting money, land and property to the next generation, the implications of cohabiting or married relationships, and how to balance helping your family now with protecting the farm for the future.
This will be an informative session including a chance to pose your questions. There will also be the opportunity to catch up with the wider Rural Team and your peers over pie and peas.
Where: Hay & Kilner, The Lumen, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5BZ
When: Thursday 12th November 2026
Timings:
4.00pm: Arrival & refreshments
4.30pm: Seminar
5.30pm: Supper & refreshments
6.00pm: Close
Get in touch to book your place, or sign-up here.
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