Sarah Pateman

Overview

I’m a Senior Associate in Michelmores’ Agriculture team, where I advise farming businesses, landowners and tenants on a broad range of rural property matters. Whether supporting a land transaction, restructuring property ownership or dealing with agricultural tenancy arrangements, I focus on delivering straightforward advice that helps clients move their plans forward.

Before qualifying as a solicitor, I worked as a Rural Chartered Surveyor, gaining experience in areas such as valuation, rural advisory work and succession planning. That background gives me a wider perspective on the commercial and practical considerations behind many of the matters I handle today. I’m also a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV).

I enjoy building lasting relationships with clients and taking the time to understand what is important to them. My role is to simplify complex issues, help clients assess their options and provide the confidence they need to make informed decisions.

Recent experience

Represented an Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenant in a complex tenancy restructuring, facilitating succession planning through the grant of a new Farm Business Tenancy and advising on land acquisition opportunities arising from a solar development

Advised on access rights affecting strategic development land, supporting the promotion and potential development of the site

Advised a government body on complex Land Registry title rectification matters, assessing evidential records and preparing Statements of Truth to secure land registration