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"Oliver Sowton is knowledgeable on waste management
licences and the acquisition of brownfield and contaminated land.
Sources respect him for being “prompt and well researched.”
" (Chambers
UK, A Client’s Guide to the Legal Profession
2008)
" “Very personable property lawyer” Oliver Sowton is a
specialist in agricultural, commercial and equine-related matters
and advises on planning and diversification as well as contentious
and non-contentious cases of contaminated land and waste management
licences." (Chambers UK 2007)
Oliver joined the firm in 1996 and is a real
estate specialist. He advises on all types of transactions
relating to commercial, rural, agricultural and equine property
including sales and purchases, and commercial and agricultural
tenancies. He also handles planning and environmental
aspects, and has particular expertise in dealing with contaminated
land. Oliver advises on all countryside issues including
rights of way and diversification. He also deals with
development projects, including acquisitions and disposals; and
options and overage agreements.
Oliver is a member of the Agricultural Law
Association and United Kingdom Environmental Law Association.
