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Leek Office now Open

We are pleased to announce that we are now open to the public at our Leek Office.

Our reception is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. We are currently closed for lunch between 1.00pm and 2.00pm.

If you wish to arrange an appointment with any of our staff or if you have a general enquiry, please contact our Leek Office on 01538 399199 or alternatively our staff are contactable by email.

Due to the social distancing measures that we have in place for the safety of our clients and staff during this pandemic, if you do wish to attend the office in person please telephone our Leek Office in advance as we are limiting the number of persons into the office at any one time.

Many thanks for your co-operation during these unusual times.

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Ian Naylor

Partner

T: 01538 399199

E: icn@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Catherine Whittles

Partner

T: 01782 200003

E: cw@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Tim Wolley

Partner

T: 01782 200007

E: tw@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Emma Amat

Partner

T: 01538 370832

E: ea@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Robert Fearnley

Partner

T: 01889 598883

E: rf@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Tim Bailey

Associate Solicitor

T: 01538 392563

E: tb@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Lisa Cogger

Associate Solicitor

T: 01538 370830

E: lc@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Katie Nixon

Associate Solicitor

T: 01785 339514

E: kn@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Joy Hancock

Associate Solicitor

T: 01889 598888

E: joy.hancock@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Heather Reynolds

Solicitor

T: 01782 200000

E: hr@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Jim Hickey

Solicitor

T: 01538 399199

E: jh@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Danielle Newbon

Solicitor

T: 01889 598888

E: dn@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Michael Rothwell

Solicitor

T: 01782 200000

E: mr@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Elizabeth Delf

Solicitor

T: 01889 598884

E: ld@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Clare Thomas

Solicitor

T: 01782 200500

E: ct@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Jeffrey Williams

Assistant Solicitor

T: 01782 200506

E: jw@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Lisa Cockbill

Legal Assistant

T: 01785 339514

E: lac@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Emma Gould

Paralegal

T: 01538 399199

E: eg@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Jodi Attwood-Boot

Paralegal

T: 01538 370826

E: jb@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Vanessa Wood

Taxation Assistant

T: 01538 370820

E: vw@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Andy Mifflin

Practice Accountant

T: 01538 399199

E: am@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

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Sarah Holt

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T: 01538 392562

E: sh@bowcockpursaill.co.uk

Law firm turns around new farm tenancy deal in less than one week for Muir Farming Ltd.

B&P|15/06/2020

Bowcock & Pursaill agricultural specialist Catherine Whittles oversaw the acquisition of a 25 year farm business tenancy at Sandon Estate for dairy farmers, Muir Farming Ltd.

Lucy and James Muir have been share farming in Lucy’s family farm for seven years and were interested in growing and expanding their business further.

When a 260 acre farm became available in April this year they needed a quick turnaround and through referral, contacted Catherine at Bowcock & Pursaill to oversee the…

Inheritance tax – and why agricultural businesses can be difficult!

B&P|15/06/2020

Compared to any other industry agriculture is currently offered the most generous inheritance tax reliefs.

An agricultural business will, of course, always have the option if agricultural property relief is not available upon an asset to consider whether business property relief is available.

With extra inheritance tax reliefs, one would assume therefore that dealing with the death of a farmer should be simpler than the death of any other businessman – however it usually is not.

The common position is that…

15/06/2020

Inheritance tax – and why agricultural businesses can be difficult!

15/06/2020

The Planning System – Securing Success

15/06/2020

Buying and selling land – a quick guide

A carefully planned will is an effective way to minimise the impact of Inheritance Tax on your estate, allowing you… https://t.co/5EOl9SqLtf

Are you a landlord looking for advice on the Landlord & Tenant Act? Listen to our Associate Solicitor Joy Hancock e… https://t.co/Dk3s3G4oXt

Speak to our experienced probate team to get sensitive and understanding support when handling your loved one’s aff… https://t.co/VFoKA655kz

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Ian Naylor

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Catherine Whittles

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Tim Wolley

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Emma Amat

Partner

Robert Fearnley

Partner

Tim Bailey

Associate Solicitor

Lisa Cogger

Associate Solicitor

Katie Nixon

Associate Solicitor

Joy Hancock

Associate Solicitor

Heather Reynolds

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Jim Hickey

Solicitor

Danielle Newbon

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Michael Rothwell

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Elizabeth Delf

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Clare Thomas

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Jeffrey Williams

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Lisa Cockbill

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Jodi Attwood-Boot

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Vanessa Wood

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Sarah Holt

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