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Tim is head of the firm's Rural Division and of the Cambridge office, although he spends a considerable amount of time in London.  He has over 20 years experience in advising institutional and...

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Tim is head of the firm's Rural Division and of the Cambridge office, although he spends a considerable amount of time in London.  He has over 20 years experience in advising institutional and private clients on a very wide range of rural business issues, including sales and purchases, strategic advice and valuations.  He often works with specialists in other divisions of the firm to provide clients with a fully integrated property service.  Tim lives near Newmarket and has a keen interest in country pursuits, encouraged constantly by his two children.

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Jeremy is a Partner based in our Rural Team in Cambridge.  He advises private and institutional clients on a diverse range of rural asset management matters as well as undertaking valuations of...

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Jeremy is a Partner based in our Rural Team in Cambridge.  He advises private and institutional clients on a diverse range of rural asset management matters as well as undertaking valuations of rural, agricultural and equestrian properties.  In addition to his management and professional work he is heavily involved with rural property agency throughout the east of England.  He has a particular interest in dispute resolution and is one of only a few rural practice chartered surveyors who have obtained Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.  Jeremy has a hectic home life with four young daughters but retreats to the river bank whenever possible to pursue his passion for fly fishing and for some peace and quiet!

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Mark is a Partner and Chief Executive of Carter Jonas.  His professional work involves the management of agricultural estates across the country for both private and institutional clients.  Mark's...

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Mark is a Partner and Chief Executive of Carter Jonas.  His professional work involves the management of agricultural estates across the country for both private and institutional clients.  Mark's role in running Carter Jonas, takes him from his Yorkshire home, to London and elsewhere in England and Wales.  His interest outside the office is sport, and in particular tennis, which he manages to play most weeks during the summer and winter.

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Tom is a Partner advising private and institutional clients on all aspects of rural property management specialising in strategic planning in respect of development, succession planning,...

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Tom is a Partner advising private and institutional clients on all aspects of rural property management specialising in strategic planning in respect of development, succession planning, purchases and sales, and estate reorganisation.  Tom runs his own farm and is passionate about all country pursuits.

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James is a Partner, based in Huddersfield, handling the management of agricultural estates and is a specialist in those on the urban fringe.  He provides strategic and day-to-day management...

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James is a Partner, based in Huddersfield, handling the management of agricultural estates and is a specialist in those on the urban fringe.  He provides strategic and day-to-day management services to private, company and institutional clients with land holdings throughout the north of England, including advice on landlord and tenant, compulsory purchase, agri-environmental and valuation issues, as well as undertaking farm and land sales.  James enjoys all sports, although, sadly, age and a cruel bout of excess calorie intake have put pay to his competitive days!  He still finds time to watch the on-field antics of Sheffield Wednesday and also has a keen interest in travel and architecture of all genres.  James lives on the edge of the Derbyshire Peak District and can be found on occasion wandering the local moors.

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Elizabeth is a land agent responsible for managing rural/urban estates for clients.  She is also a member of the firm's Energy Team providing advice for clients, including working for United...

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Elizabeth is a land agent responsible for managing rural/urban estates for clients.  She is also a member of the firm's Energy Team providing advice for clients, including working for United Utilities on the Sustainable Catchment Management Programme (SCaMP).  Elizabeth enjoys horse riding in her spare time.

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Julian specialises in private client management, principally in south Cumbria, north Lancashire, and within the Lake District National Park.  His work covers sales and purchases of estates and...

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Julian specialises in private client management, principally in south Cumbria, north Lancashire, and within the Lake District National Park.  His work covers sales and purchases of estates and other property, expert witness and valuations.  Julian adores the English countryside and the businesses and traditions that run with it, and has a keen interest in conservation. Julian lives on a small (80 acre) but exposed Lake District farm where he is trying to put these interests into practice.

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Phillip is a Partner based in Marlborough and heads up the firm's specialist Country House Solutions Team.  His areas of expertise are rural estate management, the valuation and surveying of...

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Phillip is a Partner based in Marlborough and heads up the firm's specialist Country House Solutions Team.  His areas of expertise are rural estate management, the valuation and surveying of country houses in southern England and expert witness work.  He is a qualified RICS APC Assessor and is actively involved in the firm’s rural graduate recruitment and training program.  His three children have  followed in their father’s footsteps and are all surveyors.  His hobbies include bridge, playing cricket, golf and classical music.

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Simon is a Partner, based in Newbury, who advises clients throughout southern England on a wide range of rural property, valuation and management issues. His expertise includes farm and estate...

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Simon is a Partner, based in Newbury, who advises clients throughout southern England on a wide range of rural property, valuation and management issues. His expertise includes farm and estate management, the buying and selling of farms and estates, valuations for taxation, loan security, matrimonial and other purposes, on-farm auction sales, landlord and tenant issues, planning and development and diversification. He is an appointed agent and valuer to the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation and an accredited rural arbitrator on the RICS panel with extensive experience of dispute resolution acting for both landlords and tenants. He is also Chairman of the Newbury & District Agricultural Society which hosts the annual Royal County of Berkshire Show.

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Richard is based in Newbury where he advises clients throughout the region on rural matters but specialising in farm agency/buying and family farming structures where he is a trusted external...

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Richard is based in Newbury where he advises clients throughout the region on rural matters but specialising in farm agency/buying and family farming structures where he is a trusted external advisor known for giving honest advise based upon his experience in the rural sector.  He acts as a Trustee in a number of circumstances and is appreciated for the depth of his wide ranging knowledge of the whole property sector which he can bring to the table for the benefit of his long established client base.  Richard has a keen interest in all sports and will always accept invitations to attend be it at a local racecourse football or rugby stadium.  With a sound knowledge of the Lambourn Valley it is perhaps not surprising that horseracing is a particular favourite.

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Iain is a Partner covering North Wales specialising in rural estate management and advising on all aspects of landlord and tenancy matters including rural valuations, rent reviews, lettings and...

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Iain is a Partner covering North Wales specialising in rural estate management and advising on all aspects of landlord and tenancy matters including rural valuations, rent reviews, lettings and sales.  Iain enjoys hill walking and watching/playing most sports including playing in the Shropshire tennis league.

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Edmund is a Partner, based in Bangor and is one of the Western Representatives of the Carter Jonas Energy Team. He advises a number of private, corporate and institutional clients upon a range of...

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Edmund is a Partner, based in Bangor and is one of the Western Representatives of the Carter Jonas Energy Team. He advises a number of private, corporate and institutional clients upon a range of energy scheme projects and technologies, including wind energy developments both on a commercial scale and micro generation schemes; anaerobic digestion, hydro and biomass projects.

The Western Region specialises in hydroelectric projects (HEP) and has specific expertise and training in LowFlows software which facilitates the means of providing bespoke un-gauged flow data within feasibility studies on any particular site in the United Kingdom. In this regard the team also has good experience in dealing with the Environment Agency (EA) on licensing, and the Local Planning Authority where planning consent is required.

Edmund has experience in advising in an expert capacity on valuations of renewable schemes and has presented on Anaerobic Digestion Opportunities in Wales in Cardiff alongside Jane Davidson, the Minister for Environmental Sustainability and Housing.

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Philip is a Partner, based in Northampton, who advises clients on all aspects of rural property, including strategic estate and asset management, sales and purchases, valuations, diversification...

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Philip is a Partner, based in Northampton, who advises clients on all aspects of rural property, including strategic estate and asset management, sales and purchases, valuations, diversification and development opportunities and compulsory purchase.  He has specific and detailed knowledge of these sectors throughout the Midlands and acts for a wide range of private and institutional clients.  Philip's interests when away from the office revolve around horses, hounds and his family's life-long support for the Leicester Tigers.  He is at his happiest when crossing his native Leicestershire countryside at pace on a horse, or watching the action in the more comfortable surroundings at Welford Road, or Cheltenham.

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Richard is a Partner, based in Oxford and head of the firm's Education Property Team.  Richard advises on all aspects of the school plan and its estate and property portfolio.  He specialises in...

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Richard is a Partner, based in Oxford and head of the firm's Education Property Team.  Richard advises on all aspects of the school plan and its estate and property portfolio.  He specialises in valuations, landlord and tenant matters, rent reviews, strategic planning and support to bursars and governors estates’ committees.  Richard is a keen tennis player still making the odd tournament as business and family commitments allow.

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Graham has over 40 years experience of providing property advice to both private landowners and institutional clients. He has a particular interest in asset management, planning and development...

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Graham has over 40 years experience of providing property advice to both private landowners and institutional clients. He has a particular interest in asset management, planning and development and has experience of buying and selling farms and country property as well as conducting the full range of professional work, including compulsory purchase and planning.  Graham also has wide experience acting as Advocate and Expert Witness at Arbitration, County Court and High Court, Lands Tribunals and Public Inquiries. He is a Member of the Valuation Panel of the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation Plc and in 1991 was appointed to the Lord Chancellor's panel of Agricultural Arbitrators. He was appointed Partnership Chairman in 1991 which post he held until 2004.

Outside of work, Graham is a Trustee of Mikwano Children's Trust - Uganda, dedicated to providing financial and advisory support to the poor, needy and destitute children of Uganda and is a Governor of the Dragon School, Oxford.  His other interests include tennis and golf, theatre and music, food and fine wines.

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John is Chairman of Carter Jonas, based in London and Peterborough, with a focus on Business Development. Professionally he advises institutional and private clients on all aspects of rural...

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John is Chairman of Carter Jonas, based in London and Peterborough, with a focus on Business Development. Professionally he advises institutional and private clients on all aspects of rural property issues, with particular emphasis on strategic advice, with associated professional and agency work.  In his spare time, John gardens, plays bad golf and reads, but thinks about Italy, history and architecture.

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Andrew is a Partner, based in Peterborough and operates throughout the country. He heads the Carter Jonas Energy and Marine Team which deals with a wide range of renewable energy schemes,...

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Andrew is a Partner, based in Peterborough and operates throughout the country. He heads the Carter Jonas Energy and Marine Team which deals with a wide range of renewable energy schemes, including wind energy, solar pv, hydro power, anaerobic digestion plants, biomass plants and coal bed methane projects.

The services provided in the energy sector include site referencing and transmission matters, site search and evaluation, feasibility studies, financial modelling, planning applications and site consents, landowner support and site promotion, valuations, finance, site acquisitions and disposals, wayleave negotiations and feedstock procurement.

The Marine team manage a significant coastal portfolio around England through leases, licences, easements and consents. Activities within the area are varied and cover a wide range of issues such as port developments, marinas, moorings, jetties, cable and pipeline river crossings, outfalls and regulating and conservation leases and stakeholder liaison.

Away from work, Andrew is keen on fieldsports. 

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Ralph is a Partner in the firm’s Rural Division and is head of the Shrewsbury Office. Ralph advises mainly private clients in mid and North Wales as well as in Shropshire on a range of rural...

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Ralph is a Partner in the firm’s Rural Division and is head of the Shrewsbury Office. Ralph advises mainly private clients in mid and North Wales as well as in Shropshire on a range of rural property matters especially those relating to landlord and tenant, settlements and capital taxation. He is instrumental in energising traditional estates and their redevelopment as thriving rural enterprises.  Ralph is a keen field sportsman and takes enormous pleasure from days following hounds and rough shooting, his great delight is in seeing his children becoming more able at both.

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Mark is a Partner in the firm’s Rural Division based in Shrewsbury. He has over 35 years experience of providing rural advice to clients and specialises in rural asset management with particular...

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Mark is a Partner in the firm’s Rural Division based in Shrewsbury. He has over 35 years experience of providing rural advice to clients and specialises in rural asset management with particular emphasis on rural diversification, rural planning consultancy and development work, land and property valuations, sales and purchasers of farms, farmland and country houses.  Mark mainly advises private landowners and has undertaken the sale and purchase of a number of agricultural estates and fine country houses over the years. Outside work, Mark is a keen walker and also enjoys skiing and National Hunt racing, being a member of a successful syndicate. He gets his adrenalin rush from hill climbing and sprinting his BMW Mini Cooper S “Works” and a 1967 green MGB.

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James is a partner who splits his time between Wells and Oxford offices. He specialises in rural estate management, landlord and tenant matters, compulsory purchase and compensation, rural grant...

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James is a partner who splits his time between Wells and Oxford offices. He specialises in rural estate management, landlord and tenant matters, compulsory purchase and compensation, rural grant and subsidy regimes, rural planning issues and farm and estate diversification opportunities. He has also recently set up an ecological services department dealing with ecological impact assessments for developments of various types. James has two children that absorb much of his free time but during the odd window of opportunity he enjoys fly fishing, playing tennis and cricket and is an armchair rugby enthusiast.

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Pip is an Associate at the Worcester office.  She is resident agent to the Croome Estate and carries out the management of traditional private and institutional estates.  The portfolios she looks...

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Pip is an Associate at the Worcester office.  She is resident agent to the Croome Estate and carries out the management of traditional private and institutional estates.  The portfolios she looks after include let agricultural, commercial and residential property, mineral interests and in-hand woodland.  She is also involved with the management of a historic mansion and chattels collection.  Outside work Pip’s time is largely occupied with her young family, ponies, dogs, chickens and things rural.

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Andrew is based in York heading the Rural Team and being responsible for The Crown Estate's Yorkshire rural estates. He is also a leading Agent and Valuer for the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation...

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Andrew is based in York heading the Rural Team and being responsible for The Crown Estate's Yorkshire rural estates. He is also a leading Agent and Valuer for the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) providing advice on farm finance throughout Yorkshire. He has wide experience in the sales and purchases of all types of rural property ranging from large landed estates to small pony paddocks, and handles all property auctions within the region. He also provides valuations for lending purposes and dispute resolution.  Andrew enjoys walking his two English Setters, playing golf and cricket, country sports, skiing and has just taken up scuba diving.

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Charles is based in Yorkshire, advising private, institutional and corporate clients on a range of renewable energy schemes across the north of England. He provides specific advice on the feasibility...

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Charles is based in Yorkshire, advising private, institutional and corporate clients on a range of renewable energy schemes across the north of England. He provides specific advice on the feasibility of wind and anaerobic digestion projects, site acquisitions, negotiating option and lease, joint venture and access agreements, undertaking financial analyses and valuations.

Charles also manages a significant marine estate in the north east of England dealing with all manner of landlord and tenant related matters in relation to port developments, jetties, cables, pipelines, bridges and outfalls.

Outside of work, Charles is a keen cricketer who also enjoys golf and country pursuits.

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