Agricultural and Rural Property Litigation

How we can help you

Whilst litigation should always be a last resort in any situation, should that be necessary, our team can confidently deal with issues including:

Agricultural tenancy disputes in terms of the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 2003, including those relating to the termination of such tenancies and diversification issues
Crofting matters including in relation to the resumption of croft land and disputed entries in the Crofting Register
Compensation claims following upon the compulsory purchase of agricultural or rural property
Servitude disputes, including those relating to access
Applications for discharge or variation of title condition
Contractual disputes, including in relation to property sales, purchases and leases

Our team is also trained and experienced in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

What our clients and peers say:

Thank you again for all your professional assistance in the whole procedure and for the empathetic way in which you have dealt with myself. It made all the difference.

Private Client following conclusion of long-standing litigation

Great communicators of technical issues and went the extra mile to ensure situations were thoroughly covered.

Legal 500 2020/21

The team worked tirelessly through complex issues with multiple agencies on our behalf. Information sharing was excellent throughout.

Legal 500 2020/21

Morton Fraser are a very professional legal firm that take time to understand the client's objectives.

Chambers and Partners 2020/21

They are on the ball and good at getting points finalised.

Chambers and Partners 2020/21