Julia Routledge Qualifies as a Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association

Leathes Prior is delighted to announce Julia Routledge, Senior Associate in our Agriculture & Commercial Property Teams, has qualified as a Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association (ALA) having successfully completed the final examination.

The Agricultural Law Association is the UK’s largest inter-professional organisation devoted to the law and business of the countryside. The course to become a Fellow of the ALA includes an intensive study of a wide range of legal topics covering all aspects of agricultural and rural issues including litigation, trusts, taxation, regulatory issues, and land law. Gaining Fellowship status is the highest qualification the ALA offers with only 20 candidates undertaking the course annually and approximately 200 professionals with this accreditation. We are delighted to celebrate Julia accomplishing such an achievement.

Julia joined Leathes Prior in 2021 and her practice predominantly focuses on helping clients within the agricultural sector, with particular expertise in the buying and selling of farmland and estates, refinancing of farmland, land promotion and development, and acting for landowners on rights of way and easements.

Partner Lucy Whipps, said “We are so very proud of Julia for becoming a Fellow of the ALA. This is not an easy feat, requiring an in-depth knowledge of the many issues facing the agricultural sector, many hours of study, and a written examination.

This accreditation is a testament to Julia’s expertise, dedication, and work ethic. These are qualities we see shared with our clients every day and that we are proud to champion at Leathes Prior. Congratulations once again Julia; this is very well deserved.”

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