Tom Charles

Within this dual role, he provides advice to landowners on a range of renewable energy schemes, from solar farms and battery storage sites to onshore wind farms, ensuring their interests are protected. 

He also has significant experience of rural valuations, having valued a range of assets including farmland, onshore wind farms, indoor pig and poultry units, and a range of residential properties. Tom is an RICS Registered Valuer and has attended the RICS Expert Witness Certificate. He has valued rural property for a variety of reasons including probate, tax planning and secured lending, and has valued assets ranging from a single field up to a multi-estate portfolio. 

As a member of the renewable energy team, Tom has worked with a number of landowners, from smallholders to institutional clients, regarding renewable energy projects on their properties. This advice extends beyond simply negotiating rents, but also ensures that the proposed scheme fits with the client's objectives and wider portfolio. Tom has negotiated matter such as improved decommissioning security, noticed periods, access routes, and financials. These projects have led to significant diversified income streams for landowners, which often help to supplement and support wider farming operations.