Cameron is a Senior Solicitor in our specialist Land and Rural Business Team, advising on the whole sphere of rural matters.
Understanding that each family is different, and that one size does not “fit all”, Cameron works closely with famers and estate owners to understand their needs and objectives and tailors pragmatic, cost conscious advice to help his clients achieve their goals.
Cameron’s particular area of interest is rural succession and next generation planning. This advice covers all aspects of succession planning including partnership & asset restructuring, capital tax planning, and Wills. Providing a comprehensive service, Cameron is able support his clients and bring peace of mind that farms and estates can be preserved and passed on for generations to come.
The notoriously complex area of agricultural tenancies often features in such discussions and Cameron is able to provide detailed advice on Secure Agricultural Tenancies, as well as the fixed term tenancies for both the Landlord and the Tenant.
Cameron is also regularly instructed in natural capital and forestry matters. This includes the sale and purchase of sites ranging from small woodland plots up to multi-site portfolios and commercial plantations over a thousand acres. Complementing this, Cameron is also able to advise on agreements relating to Carbon Credits and transacting with sites where there are projects in place.
He is an Affiliate Writer to His Majesty’s Signet, one of the oldest professional bodies in the world, and a Notary Public. Cameron is also a member of the Agricultural Law Association, and is a life member of the Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland.