Family advice and support

Paul Spackman is devoted to the success of the farming businesses that we advise.  This is achieved by listening carefully, and then providing practical workable answers, using tact and understanding when suggesting necessary changes.  This is vital in circumstances where there may be family discord or disagreement.  We understand the need to devote time to clearly explain the different options available, whilst having the experience to know what is actually possible and to suggest the best way forward.  We have a good track record in bringing about successful change for farming families.  Paul has experience with all ages and backgrounds and with all types and sizes of family farm – whether arable, livestock, mixed – or even field vegetables and fruit.

Tailored advice to meet your needs

Paul Spackman is not committed to any one pre-conceived route – there is no such thing as the ‘one size fits all’ solution.  Every family or company is different and requires an outcome that fits its personal needs and long term aims.  We work with ‘hands-on’ farming businesses and also arrange short term and long term joint ventures.  We understand the varying needs of farmers, contractors and landowners and we aim to bring about mutually profitable and sustainable solutions taking into account all personal and professional factors.

Mixing at all levels

Unlike many professionals Paul has a ‘hands-on’ attitude and is just as happy to chew the fat with a tractor driver as to articulate with aristocracy – and often finds out as much about the realities of a farming business from either perspective!  Paul has considerable experience in negotiating with farm staff over employment issues, and is able to recruit and interview at all levels in the farming chain.

A key part of your professional team

Paul Spackman has worked with many of the leading rural professionals in the country – accountants, solicitors, land agents and bankers – and has considerable experience in working with your professional team to turn theory into practical reality.

Independence of action

Because we are independent of any group, profession or business, we can give truly independent advice working solely in the best interest of our clients.  We approach any situation with an open mind and no preconceptions.  We will always ‘tell it as it is’ and give an honest, candid appraisal of the situation as we see it.