JCP, which has offices across South Wales, is one of only two law firms in Wales hand-picked by the leading farming organisation to provide crucial legal advice to its members across Wales, as part of the NFU’s range of services.
Providing the best legal advice
Rory Hutchings, Director and Head of Rural Practice, said: “I am very proud of JCP’s Rural Practice team for winning this award, during what has been a very testing time for our farming clients. Covid has had a huge impact upon the livelihoods and working lives of our rural clients and we have worked very hard to support them through this by providing the best legal advice. Our teams have been under added pressures too and they have never lost sight of the fact that our clients come to us for professional support, for clear, jargon-free communication and for an ethical approach. I am very proud of what we have achieved for NFU Cymru over the past year and since 2008, when we first joined the NFU Cymru legal panel. We look forward to working with local rural and farming businesses in the years ahead.”
NFU Legal Assistance Scheme manager, Regina Owusu, said: “JCP Solicitors stood out this year due to their outstanding work and their engagement with the Wales region and our members.
Unprecedented cases
“JCP has worked on some unprecedented cases with both NFU Cymru and the NFU in England in recent years, and the high level of expert legal advice and support offered has been greatly appreciated by staff and members alike. They are always willing to help, including being called upon during weekends and outside office hours, and the feedback from NFU Cymru members who have dealt with them has been excellent.”
NFU Cymru Director John Mercer said: “All of us at NFU Cymru are absolutely delighted that JCP Solicitors’ work has been recognised with them winning this prestigious national award.
“As one of two NFU Cymru panel firm solicitors who deal with complex legal cases for our members, they provide a vital service.
“Rory and the wider JCP team have represented Welsh farmers with huge skill, professionalism and determination and we are thrilled that their ongoing efforts have been recognised at a national level.”
For more details about seeking legal advice via the NFU, contact NFU CallFirst on 03708458458 or go to www.nfu-cymru.org.uk. For legal support from JCP Solicitors’ Rural Practice team call: 01267 234022, or NFU CallFirst.
What is the NFU Legal Panel?
The NFU Legal Panel gives its members direct and free access to a team of 16 legal firms who have been specifically selected for their proven track record of excellence. They offer a high-quality service at special discounted rates to our farmer and grower members. They currently deliver both the NFU Contract Checking and NFU Legal Health Check Services to members.
These firms, chosen by the NFU for their reputation and experience in agricultural and horticultural matters, also offer a comprehensive legal service in non-farming areas such as diversification, tax, planning, probate, family, conveyancing and many more.
Members who subscribe to the NFU Legal Assistance Scheme (LAS) can receive financial support towards their legal fees incurred in disputes affecting their farming or growing businesses. For more information about the LAS, contact NFU CallFirst.