Agribusiness & Rural Law in NSW
Agribusiness Law
Being a long established firm in a rural community we have considerable experience in all matters involving agriculture and related industries. Rural conveyancing, leasing, share farming and rural related transactions and arrangements are a significant part of our firm's practice area.
Based on our service area, we have a client base who run grazing, cropping and irrigation enterprises. We have expertise in all dealings related to Water Rights and Water Entitlements.
Nelson Keane and Hemingway is able to assist in all aspects of agribusiness law, including the acquisition and sale of property, commercial contracts, environmental law, native title and industrial relations.
Carbon Farming Agreements
Clients of Nelson Keane & Hemingway were among the first in Australia to generate an additional income stream by selling Carbon Credits generated by Carbon Sequestration on their Properties.
The firm has had extensive involvement in representing Landowners to ensure that they are aware of their rights and responsibilities, and negotiate the best possible outcome.
We are also able to assist farmers to negotiate the impact of their changing income and enterprise mix on their Succession Planning
Windfarm Agreements & Solar Agreements
In recent years there has been exponential growth in the Renewable Energy Sector. Our firm has worked with many Landowners, and groups of Landowners to help them in dealings with proponents of the Renewable Energy Industry. We help our clients to gain an understanding of this rapidly changing industry, and provide them with the expertise to level the playing field in negotiations.
Mining Rights
Parts of our region are affected by mining encroaching onto traditional farming and grazing land.
We have often been called upon to assist Farmers & Graziers to understand the relevant Laws, their rights, the motivations of the mining and exploration companies.
We provide commercially savvy advice to help our clients make informed decisions, and negotiate workable outcomes and compensation.
Inland Rail Project
Nelson Keane and Hemingway have extensive experience in representing clients in rural settings and those who are impacted by the Inland Rail Project across NSW.
We strive to ensure our clients understand their rights and can assist clients negotiate with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) so property owners are fully aware of the financial impacts associated with the compulsory acquisition of their land.
We recommend independent legal advice so that the compensation you receive for the loss of land is maximised and the opportunity for access agreements in relation to existing rail corridors can be contemplated.
Farm Succession
Nelson Keane and Hemingway have extensive experience in representing clients in rural settings and those who are impacted by the Inland Rail Project across NSW.
We strive to ensure our clients understand their rights and can assist clients negotiate with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) so property owners are fully aware of the financial impacts associated with the compulsory acquisition of their land.
We recommend independent legal advice so that the compensation you receive for the loss of land is maximised and the opportunity for access agreements in relation to existing rail corridors can be contemplated.
