Rachel Mc Killop-Wilkin
- Experience
Rachel qualified as a Solicitor in October 2001 and joined Birketts in May 2011. She has specialised as an agricultural lawyer for some years. She advises clients on all aspects of the sale and acquisition of agricultural property, as well as on landlord and tenant matters and on a diverse range of issues relating to agricultural and land law generally.
Rachel is experienced in the interpretation of EU agricultural law and drafting documentation for the implementation of EU common agricultural policy reforms and has a strong understanding of the issues faced by farmers and landowners as they seek to reconcile the requirements of UK and EU law with the business of managing their land and property.
Rachel is a Council Member of the Agricultural Law Association and has been instrumental in re-energising its regional meetings. She is also a member of and steward for the Suffolk Agricultural Association.
Rachel is recommended and named as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ by Legal 500 [UK 2025].
Rachel is ranked and recommended by Chambers [UK 2024].
Rachel is based at our Cambridge office.
Rachel is a Council Member of the Agricultural Law Association and has been instrumental in re-energising its regional meetings. She is also a member of and steward for the Suffolk Agricultural Association.
Rachel is recommended and named as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ by Legal 500 [UK 2024]. Clients in the previous edition say “James Dinwiddy and Rachel McKillop-Wilkin understand the issues and have been highly effective.” In an earlier edition, a client notes “Rachel Mc Killop-Wilkin is very personable and able to be incisive to see through a problem.”
Rachel is ranked and recommended by Chambers [UK 2024]. Clients in the previous edition said “I am always confident with the advice she gives.” In an earlier edition, clients noted “We were particularly impressed with how supportive she was and how easy and quickly we could communicate with her over any issues that arose.”
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I am always confident with the advice she gives.
Chambers [UK 2023]