Emma Richmond

Emma is a Solicitor in our growing Rural Property team. She advises farming families, estates, trusts, private individuals, and businesses.

Experience

  • Acting in the sale and purchase of land, rural estates, farms, and agricultural property transactions.
  • Acting in auction sales.
  • Advising on easements, wayleaves, rights of access and utility service agreements.
  • Advising on complex first registration applications, as well as land registration and title related matters.

Awards, memberships & accolades

  • Member of the CLA

Outside of the office

Emma enjoys pilates, braving a cold sea dip, and travelling the world as much as possible.

Emma qualified in 2023.

Client

We want to thank Emma again for all the hard work she has put into turning a deceptively simple concept into a legally watertight transaction, with full documentation and excellent communication throughout. It has truly been a confidence inspiring pleasure to have her to look after our interests.

Relevant insights & events

Our regular agricultural & rural insights, updates and events keep you up to date with all the latest legal developments you need to know about.

Conditional Contracts v Option Agreements: Which is right for you?
Sophie Fletcher, from our Agriculture & Rural Team, explains Conditional Contracts vs Option Agreements, helping landowners understand risks, benefits and development land options.
Navigating wayleaves and easements: What should I do when a utility provider contacts me?
Emma Richmond, Solicitor in our Rural Property Team, explains the key differences between wayleaves and easements to landowners, and outlines the practical steps you should take when approached by a utility provider.
Getting to know Amandeep Dhillon
Get to know Amandeep Dhillon, from our Dispute Resolution Team, including his experience, focus areas and approach to resolving real estate disputes.
Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution expert joins Hay & Kilner
Hay & Kilner welcomes a commercial litigation and dispute resolution expert to its team, strengthening the firm’s capability to support complex legal disputes with specialist expertise.
Duo of promotions at Hay & Kilner
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Kayleigh Bell and Sophie Fletcher to Associate, demonstrating our commitment to supporting future talent.
What landowners need to know about solar farm planning and development
Joanne Milne, Head of our Rural Team, explains solar farm development plans, covering legal, planning and landowner considerations for renewable energy projects. is shining a light on solar development plans in the rural and agricultural industry.

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