Excellent legal knowledge paired with a highly personable approach.
With considerable experience in agricultural law and rural conveyancing generally, Lesley’s clients know they can rely on her for advice that delivers results.
Her wide skill set covers a broad range of areas, including: the purchase and sale of farms and rural properties including plot purchase and sales and creation of title conditions; guidance around agricultural tenancies, including rent reviews, Resumption Notices, Renunciation negotiations, preparation of 1991 Act Tenancies, Short Limited Duration Tenancies and Limited Duration Tenancies; Business Succession planning particularly of family farming businesses; Renewable Energy projects; Forestry purchase and sales; Exclusivity Agreements, Servitudes and Option and Lease Agreements.
Lesley Mearns is thorough and professional when working on our behalf. She also has a personal touch which allays our concerns.
Chambers & Partners 2027
Lesley Mearns is a very experienced and knowledgeable practitioner who is very good at driving a transaction forward.
Chambers & Partners 2027
I have worked with Lesley Mearns for a number of years now. I have found her always available and a good sounding board for a number of ventures I have undertaken, her advice is always sound.
Legal 500 2026
Lesley has excellent legal knowledge paired with a highly personable approach to her clients.
Chambers & Partners, 2025
Lesley is experienced and capable.
Chambers & Partners, 2024
Lesley is a real professional. She is helpful, consistent, knowledgeable in all aspects and quick to respond and adapt.
Chambers & Partners, 2023