Agri Advisor, which provides legal advice to NFU Cymru members as part of the union’s member services, has been awarded the Tim Sell Legal Panel Excellence Award for 2026.
The award recognises the outstanding work of law firms in supporting NFU and NFU Cymru members across England and Wales.
Awel Mai Hughes, Partner & Head of Private Client at Agri Advisor, said: “We are delighted to receive this recognition of our commitment and service to NFU members. Our established partnership with the membership, officeholders and staff at NFU Cymru and nationally is one that is truly valued by our team.
Year of significant change
“Agri Advisor has been an excellent addition to the NFU Cymru Legal Panel since coming on board with the union in 2023.”
Iestyn Pritchard, NFU Cymru Head of Operations
“It has been a year of significant changes for the agricultural community, and we are very pleased to have been able to support our clients through this with the assistance of the NFU and NFU Cymru teams.”
Claire Christon, NFU Chief Lawyer (LAS Delivery) said: “This is a truly well-deserved recognition of the commitment Agri Advisor has shown not only to our members, but to the NFU and NFU Cymru.”
Chris Annetts, NFU Relationship Manager (LAS) added: “We are aware of a number of successful outcomes for NFU members made possible by the hard work and dedication of Agri Advisor’s team.”
Excellent addition
NFU Cymru Head of Operations Iestyn Pritchard said: “Agri Advisor has been an excellent addition to the NFU Cymru Legal Panel since coming on board with the union in 2023. As our partners, the team at Agri Advisor exercise a great deal of skills, knowledge and professionalism in representing our members in Mid and North Wales, complementing the services offered by our other Wales legal panel firm, JCP Solicitors, covering Mid and South Wales.
“As well as supporting members over the phone and through their extensive office network, the staff Agri Advisor team frequently join NFU Cymru’s presence at a range of events such as the Royal Welsh Show, sector-led events, as well as regional and local shows, where their friendly and helpful approach is always well received. Everyone at NFU Cymru is delighted that the services offered by Agri Advisor have been recognised with this national award.”
For more information about seeking legal advice via NFU Cymru, contact NFU CallFirst on 03708458458. Further details about the services offered by NFU Cymru’s legal panel firms, as well as the suite of other benefits associated with NFU Cymru membership, can also be found on the NFU Cymru website.
