Marcus leads Trethowans’ Agricultural & Rural Property team and specialises in the sale and purchase of farms, estates and country houses. With nearly 20 years’ experience, he is widely recognised for his practical, solution-focused approach and in-depth industry knowledge.

He advises on a broad range of rural property matters, including agricultural tenancies, secured lending, sporting rights, equestrian property and renewable energy projects. His clients include farmers, landowners, banks, pension trustees and overseas investors.

Marcus is also a member of the LexisNexis agriculture steering group, helping shape legal resources for practitioners across the sector.

Notable work highlights

  • Leading the acquisition of several country houses, resolving intricate planning, access, and title issues.
  • Acting for a private client in the £21.85 million purchase of two mixed-use farms.
  • Advising a London-based investment firm on the acquisition of rural estates for eco-tourism and rewilding projects.
  • Providing strategic legal advice to landowners and farmers on succession planning, agricultural tenancies, and land diversification.

Accreditations & Memberships

  • Agricultural Law Association

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