Our services include:

Creating Entities: Establishing family-owned farming businesses, partnerships, or corporations.

Managing Interests: Drafting shareholder agreements and partnership agreements to define rights and responsibilities.

Operations: Advising on corporate governance matters to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Our tax law specialists provide strategic tax planning and compliance services tailored to the agriculture sector, including:

Tax Planning: Advising on tax-efficient structures for agricultural businesses, minimizing tax liabilities and maximizing available deductions.

GST and Stamp Duty: Assisting with GST and stamp duty implications of agricultural transactions, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Capital Gains Tax: Advising on capital gains tax considerations associated with the sale or transfer of agricultural assets.

We assist agricultural businesses in developing comprehensive succession plans, including:

Estate Planning: Drafting wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents to ensure a smooth transition of ownership and management.

Business Restructuring: Advising on business restructuring and reorganization to facilitate succession planning objectives.

Asset Protection: Implementing strategies to protect agricultural assets from potential creditors, lawsuits, or estate taxes.

We assist agricultural clients in drafting and negotiating various contracts essential to their operations, including:

Supply Agreements: Contracts with suppliers of agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and equipment.

Distribution Agreements: Contracts with distributors and wholesalers for the sale and distribution of agricultural products.

Lease Agreements: Rental agreements for agricultural land, equipment, or machinery.

Our services cover a wide range of property transactions related to agricultural land and rural properties, including:

Sales and Purchases: Facilitating the buying and selling of agricultural properties, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Leasing Agreements: Negotiating lease agreements for agricultural land, ensuring favorable terms and protecting our clients' interests.

Land Development: Advising on land development projects, including subdivisions and rezoning applications.

We provide guidance and assistance to ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements affecting the agriculture sector, including:

Environmental Regulations: Advising on environmental compliance issues, such as land use planning, water rights, and environmental impact assessments.

Land Use Planning: Assisting with planning approvals and permits for agricultural developments, expansions, or changes in land use.

Agricultural Zoning Laws: Navigating zoning regulations to ensure that agricultural activities comply with local zoning ordinances.