Rural seminar - Harvesting harmony or sowing disputes

Rural Seminar: Harvesting harmony or sowing disputes

Running a farm is about far more than crops, livestock, and machinery – it is about family, legacy and the future. But when succession planning, partnership agreements, and ownership are unclear, disputes can arise that threaten not just the business, but relationships.
For our free annual agricultural seminar on 23rd October at The Lumen, our dispute resolution experts will take you through a case study exploring the challenges and solutions around farming partnerships and succession.
This practical example will highlight common issues and how they can be avoided.

Topics we will cover include:

• Common issues in farming partnerships and how to avoid them
• Partnership breakdowns
• Contentious probate and inheritance claims
• Property, boundary, restrictions and valuation disputes
• Practical steps: reviewing Wills, updating partnership agreements, and registering ownership

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.

Seminar details
Topic: Harvesting harmony or sowing disputes: Growing pains in farming partnerships
Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025
Timings:
4.00pm: Arrival & refreshments
4.30pm: Seminar
5.30pm: Supper & refreshments
Where: Hay & Kilner, The Lumen, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5BZ
Cost: Free
Register: To book your place, click here or email renee.lopez@hay-kilner.co.uk