Roly Freeman

About Roly

Roly is a Partner in the Agricultural department based in our Lincoln offices – and boasts 20 years’ experience in agriculture and commercial matters.

The former Royal Air Force Data Analyst swapped fighter jets for the legal profession – gaining a degree in Law and Management from Lincoln University in 2001.

He qualified with a local law firm and went on to head-up both their Agricultural and Commercial Property departments respectively.

It’s this unique combination of specialisms that gives Roly a leading edge when it comes to agricultural and commercial topics – he can advise on issues such as:

Land sales and purchases
Agricultural tenancy (FBT and AHA)
Commercial tenancies on farmland
Development of agricultural land (including promotion agreements and joint ventures)
Renewables including solar arrays, wind farms, anaerobic digesters and biomass boilers
Planning issues
Partnership and shareholder agreements.

Roly has written numerous articles about the future of farming and is passionate about embracing new technologies in agriculture while cherishing its traditions.

Legal Ranking

Practice area Private Client - Agriculture and Estates

Region East Midlands

Ranking Next Generation Partner

Roly Freeman is extremely knowledgeable and gives confidence with his in-depth preparation and attention to detail.

Roly Freeman is extremely knowledgeable and gives confidence with his in-depth preparation and attention to detail, as does Caitlin MacNamara. Both are extremely friendly and approachable and will explain matters in a way that is easy to understand for those not used to legal jargon. Nothing is too much trouble as far as they are concerned and their reassurance is valued.