The Landed Estates & Farm Tax Conference: The 4th Annual Edition
The Leading Event on Agricultural Law and the First to Take Place Under the New Tax Regime
3rd June 2025 | In-Person | The Dilly, London
Join us for the 4th Annual Landed Estates and Farm Tax Conference, a timely event scheduled for June 2025 to address the latest developments following the implementation of the April 2025 Budget.
As the first gathering under the new regime, this conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights into the pressing issues currently shaping the landed estates eco-system.
Hear Direct Updates from the The Central Association Of Agricultural Valuers:
Meet Your Expert Event Advisory Board:
Benefit from a Curated and Comprehensive Programme
The conference agenda has been carefully designed to strike a balance between addressing immediate budget-related changes, such as IHT and APR/BRP planning and exploring long-standing issues that remain vital for practitioners, such as probate, capacity, and carbon.
Attendees will leave equipped with practical strategies and a broader perspective on the issues impacting their work.
In just 1 content-filled day, dive into:
Tax and Estate Planning to Maximise APR/BPR Before and After the Changes
- Identifying strategies to secure APR and BPR before anticipated changes
- Timing of asset transfers to minimise exposure to changing regulations
- Evaluating risks associated with partial relief losses or challenges
- Exploring new opportunities for succession planning within reformed tax frameworks
- Preparing for Transitional Provisions
Landed Estates Diversification
- Adding businesses to landed estates
- Tax considerations and implications of estate diversification
- Growth opportunities through estate diversification
- How diversification can future-proof estates
Inheritance Tax Matters
- Structuring wills and trusts to mitigate inheritance tax exposure
- Managing intergenerational transfer challenges in landed estates
- Valuation complexities for IHT purposes, especially with diverse land use
Carbon Recovery and Eco-System Services
- Land clusters
- Diversifying carbon portfolios
- Land restoration and rewilding
Valuation of Estates
- Assessing the financial impact of carbon and eco-system service projects on estate valuation
- Adjusting valuation methods to reflect changing agricultural use and renewable energy initiatives
- Estate valuation in the context of the new tax regime
Issues of Contested and Contentious Probate
- Role of mediation and alternative dispute resolution in farm-related estates
- Effect of agricultural valuations on probate disputes
- Addressing familial disagreements over land distribution
This conference will feature a distinguished panel of speakers, including lawyers, barristers, accountants, land agents, and estate managers.
Their collective expertise ensures delegates receive a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the landed estates ecosystem, providing knowledge that will directly benefit their practices.
Peter Harker
Partner
Saffery
Saffery
James Frampton
Partner
Michelmores
Michelmores
Fred Cook
Director
Prime Purchase
Prime Purchase
Matthew Woods
Partner, Joint Head of Landed Estates Group
Withers
Withers
Elsa Littlewood
Tax Partner
BDO
BDO
Mark Charter
Partner
Thrings
Thrings
Tom Denham-Smith
Associate
Charles Russell Speechlys
Charles Russell Speechlys
Tim Coates
Managing Director
Evenlode Landscape Recovery
Evenlode Landscape Recovery
Nick Watson
Head of Viticulture
Strutt & Parker
Strutt & Parker
Roland Bull
Partner, Head of Rural Investment
Bidwells
Bidwells
Philip Whitcomb
Partner
Clarke Wilmott
Clarke Wilmott
Lucinda Brown
Partner
Mills & Reeve
Mills & Reeve
Oliver Embley
Partner
Wedlake Bell
Wedlake Bell
Anita Symington
Consultant
Russell Cooke
Russell Cooke
Mike Westbrook
Partner
Ashfords
Ashfords
Graeme Gass
Partner
Turcan Connell
Turcan Connell
Jennifer Ridgway
Partner
Farrer & Co
Farrer & Co
Elizabeth Wilson KC
Barrister
Pump Court Tax Chambers
Pump Court Tax Chambers
Danny Crutchfield
Associate Director, Personal Tax
Shaw Gibbs
Shaw Gibbs
Maximise Your Investment and Expand Your Network:
Now in its fourth year, this well-established event continues to deliver exceptional value. Delegates can trust in the consistency of quality, gaining valuable insights and connecting with peers in a setting designed to foster learning and collaboration.
This is an essential opportunity to expand your knowledge, strengthen your professional network, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving sector.
Event Partners
Contact Us
Partnership
For Partnership enquiries please contact James on +44 (0) 20 3398 8546 or email james@thoughtleaders4.com
General & Booking
For General & Booking enquiries please contact Amy on +44 (0) 20 3580 5891 or email info@thoughtleaders4.com
Speaker Enquiries
For Speaker Enquiries enquiries please contact Seth on +44 (0) 20 3433 2282 or email seth@thoughtleaders4.com
Venue & Logistics
For Venue & Logistics enquiries please contact Chloe on +44 (0) 20 30384513 or email chloe.lomas@thoughtleaders4.com