Sophie Lindsay

Expertise

Sophie specialises in:

• Rural Property Sales and Acquisitions – Advises landowners, estates and investors on the sale and purchase of rural property, ensuring transactions are structured efficiently and aligned with clients’ commercial and long‑term objectives.
• Landed Estate Management Transactions – Supports landed estates with a wide variety of property matters, delivering pragmatic advice that reflects the operational, agricultural and heritage considerations unique to estate ownership.
• Overage and Development Agreements – Drafts and negotiates overage arrangements, helping clients secure future value on land with development potential while managing risk and protecting their position.
• Agricultural Tenancies and Grazing Arrangements – Advises landowners and rural businesses on Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs), Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) tenancies and grazing licences, providing practical guidance on the grant, management and termination of agreements while protecting clients’ operational and commercial interests.
• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Projects – Advises on complex biodiversity net gain transactions, guiding clients through structuring, regulatory compliance and long‑term land use opportunities linked to environmental objectives.
• Natural Capital Transactions – Assists landowners in capitalising on natural capital opportunities, including carbon and environmental schemes, with a focus on unlocking sustainable revenue streams.