Specialist Legal Advice to Vineyards and Wineries
Our team has in-depth knowledge and experience working with vineyards and wineries, helping to keep you up to date with the latest regulations and trends in the UK wine industry.
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Vineyards and Wineries
Specialised legal expertise for the wine industry
We understand the unique legal challenges faced by vineyards and wineries in the evolving UK wine industry. With our specialised legal expertise, we are committed to providing comprehensive and tailored legal solutions that protect and support your vineyard or winery business.
How we can help
- Agricultural land matters
- Biodiversity Net Gain
- Borrowing against stored wine
- Business sale/purchase/transfer
- Business growth planning
- Commercial contracts (supply agreements for vineyards/wineries/customers, etc.)
- Commercial property (sales/purchases, leasing)
- Company secretarial matters (annual returns to Companies House, annual accounts, etc.)
- Company/business vehicle set-up
- Construction contract advice (car parks, buildings, roads, storage sites, etc.)
- Debt collection (debt settlement without court action)
- Dispute resolution (disputes over contracts, deals, etc.)
- Employment matters
- Family estate matters (wills, succession, divorce, ownership transfers, tax planning)
- Financing (of business and projects)
- Grape broking contracts
- Grape growing contracts
- Immigration matters (senior staff, pickers, etc)
- Insurance matters (policy advice and disputes)
- Land development
- Land sales/purchases
- Land sourcing
- Planning permission
- Shares, shareholder agreements and shareholder issues/disputes
- Tenancy issues
- Trademark and brand name protection
- Using land not suitable for vine planting
- Wine storage arrangements
From business setup to land management and dispute resolution, we provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of wine businesses.
Contact Us Today
If you are seeking expert legal advice tailored to the unique needs of your vineyard or winery, we are here to help. Contact James O’Connell and discover how our legal services can support and protect your wine business.
James O’Connell
Partner
How our expert team can help you
Land & Planning for Vineyards
Having the right lawyers for planning vineyards is essential to ensure compliance with complex regulations and obtain the necessary approvals for your project. Experienced legal guidance provides clarity on land use, environmental, and planning policies, reducing risks and delays. With the right support, you can confidently focus on the successful development of your vineyard.
Meet our team
Our vineyards & wineries services
Why work with Mayo Wynne Baxter
We are a law firm specialising in the wine industry. Our experts have a deep understanding of vineyard and winery operations and offer a wide range of legal services. With our industry expertise and proven track record, let us be your trusted partner for vineyard and winery owners.
- Industry-specific legal advice: Our team of legal professionals has in-depth knowledge and experience working with vineyards and wineries. We stay up to date with the latest regulations and trends in the UK wine industry and all viticulture and vinification sectors ensuring that we provide you with the most relevant and effective legal advice
- Personalised approach to client needs: We understand that every vineyard and winery is unique. That’s why we take the time to listen, understand your specific legal concerns, and tailor our services to meet your individual requirements. We provide personalised attention and practical solutions that align with your business goals
- Proven track record in the wine industry: With a strong track record of successfully serving vineyards and wineries, we have built a reputation for delivering results. Our clients trust us to handle their legal matters with professionalism, integrity, and the utmost discretion
- Comprehensive Services: We can offer services to address the diverse needs of vineyards and wineries. As well as award-winning legal services, we can also provide planning, business consultancy, cyber security, and debt & asset recovery through our sister companies.
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James O’Connell Our specialist team are here to help you and guide you through the legal process. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service from outstanding people.
If you’d like to speak to a member of our team, please fill out the enquiry form. We will aim to reply to your query within 4 hours.
Need to speak to someone sooner?
Call us: 0800 84 84 101
What to expect when you contact us
- Once you have completed the contact form or called us, our client service team will call you back, to ask a few questions including your preferred method of contact. This information is then passed directly to the Legal Adviser who will be working for you. Once you are happy to proceed we will gather all the relevant information and your file will be opened almost immediately so we can start work.
- A member of the Client Service Team will keep in contact with you on a regular basis throughout your transaction, to make sure you and them are satisfied with the progress of your matter. There is no additional charge to you for their involvement.
- We are here to assist you and ensure everything proceeds as smoothly as possible. You will have direct contact details for the client service team, who you can contact at any point during your matter.
Our aim is to make the process as easy and uncomplicated as possible for you.