Business Details
Trusted Agricultural Law Solicitors in Lurgan
Established in 1890, Menary T G has served the Lurgan community for over 130 years, specialising in agricultural law, asset protection, and succession planning. Our principal solicitor, George Clarke, brings extensive farming experience to our practice, having managed a dairy farm before qualifying as a solicitor in 1999. We are regulated by the Law Society of Northern Ireland and hold membership in its Conveyancing Quality Scheme, ensuring high standards in property transactions. Our expertise extends to resolving land disputes, DAERA-related matters, and inheritance challenges, with a focus on practical, client-centred solutions. We prioritise transparency and local knowledge, offering tailored advice to farmers, landowners, and individuals across Northern Ireland.Our team combines deep agricultural understanding with legal proficiency, having previously chaired key agricultural appeal panels. We provide free legal health checks and out-of-hours appointments to accommodate client needs. Our commitment to rural communities is reflected in our directorship roles at Rural Support and Fane Valley Co-op Society. We handle boundary disputes, right-of-way issues, and property transactions while maintaining a reputation for honest, community-focused service. Our longevity and specialist focus position us as trusted advisors in both agricultural and general legal matters.
Services
Agricultural Law
Inheritance Disputes
Land Disputes
Succession Planning
DAERA Disputes
Boundary Disputes
Right of Way Issues
Property Transactions
Will Writing
Asset Protection
Highlights and features
- Over 130 years serving the Lurgan community with legal expertise
- Principal solicitor combines farming experience with legal qualifications
- Specialists in agricultural law and DAERA-related disputes
- Regulated by the Law Society of Northern Ireland
- Offer free legal health checks and flexible appointment times
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Northern Ireland
What people say
Expert agricultural law knowledge
Experienced team
Community-focused service
Practical solutions
Long-established reputation
Services
Agricultural Law
Specialist legal support for farmers and rural landowners, covering disputes, regulatory compliance, and land management. Our team combines agricultural expertise with legal knowledge to resolve DAERA-related issues, livestock welfare concerns, and environmental regulations. With over a century of local experience, we provide tailored solutions for Northern Ireland's farming community.
Inheritance Disputes
Resolution of contested wills and estate conflicts, including undue influence claims and ambiguous wording disputes. We assist beneficiaries and executors in navigating complex inheritance matters, offering practical advice to achieve fair outcomes. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions while preparing for potential litigation when necessary.
Land Disputes
Comprehensive support for boundary disagreements, right-of-way issues, and land ownership conflicts. We handle cases involving inaccurate plans, neighbour disputes, and access rights, aiming to resolve matters through negotiation or legal action. Our agricultural focus ensures deep understanding of rural land complexities.
Succession Planning
Strategic planning for asset transfer, business continuity, and inheritance tax mitigation. We create tailored plans to protect wealth, establish powers of attorney, and ensure smooth generational transitions. Our services include will writing and nursing home fee planning to safeguard family assets.
DAERA Disputes
Specialist representation for challenges against DAERA decisions, including subsidy appeals and environmental regulation conflicts. Our team leverages extensive knowledge of agricultural policy and principal solicitor George Clarke's former role on DAERA appeal panels to advocate effectively for farmers' rights.
People
George Clarke
Principal Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 1999 with lifelong farming experience, having managed a dairy herd until 2009. Specialises in agricultural law, DAERA disputes, and rural succession planning. Former chairman of multiple DAERA appeal panels.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in agricultural law, inheritance disputes, land disputes, succession planning, and DAERA-related matters, serving both rural and general clients.
How long have you been in practice?
Since 1890, providing legal services to the Lurgan community and surrounding areas of Northern Ireland for over 130 years.
Can you help with farming-related legal issues?
Yes, our principal solicitor has direct farming experience and we specialise in agricultural disputes, regulatory compliance, and land transactions.
Do you offer out-of-hours appointments?
Yes, we provide weekend and evening appointments subject to availability to accommodate client schedules.
Are you regulated by any legal bodies?
We are regulated by the Law Society of Northern Ireland and hold membership in its Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
What makes you different from other solicitors?
Our unique combination of agricultural expertise and legal experience, including former roles on DAERA appeal panels, sets us apart in rural legal matters.
