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"The agriculture team I deal with led by James Dinwiddy is competent, efficient and is always available to address any issue. Despite the longstanding relationship between us and Birketts, there is no sense of complacency in the service provided."
James qualified as a Solicitor in October 1998 and joined Birketts in 2003. He is a Partner in our Agriculture Team.
With 20 years’ experience as a property lawyer James now concentrates on advising farmers, landowners and agri-businesses as well as banks lending in the agricultural sector. He deals in particular with tenancies and the buying and selling of agricultural land. He has acted for a number of landowners in the disposal of land for development, whether outright or pursuant to options or conditional contracts. Amongst his clients there are several in the renewable energy sector, harvesting landfill gas or operating anaerobic digesters. James also buys and sells residential properties.
James is based in our Ipswich office.
James is a member of the Suffolk Agricultural Association and the Agricultural Law Association.
James is ranked in band 1 by Chambers [UK 2019]. James Dinwiddy "has fine attention to detail and is a very personable solicitor with an extensive knowledge of this area of law".
James is also recommended by Legal 500 [UK 2020]. Clients in this edition note "the agriculture team I deal with led by James Dinwiddy is competent, efficient and is always available to address any issue. Despite the longstanding relationship between us and Birketts, there is no sense of complacency in the service provided".
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