York 
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 27th November, 2025
Venue: Lakeside Conference Centre, York Biotech Campus, Sand Hutton, York YO41 1LZ
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
About this event
Join us for an insightful evening where our expert speakers will provide valuable legal guidance on safeguarding land, livelihoods, and legacies. This event is designed for landowners, business owners, and families looking to stay informed on key legal developments in agricultural property, employment law, biodiversity net gain, and family business protection. With opportunities for networking over drinks and canapés, this is a must-attend event for those seeking to navigate the evolving legal landscape with confidence.
4:30pm – Registration & refreshments
5:00pm – David Hyams, Managing Director – Welcome and Introduction
5:10pm – Sarah Parker, Head of Agriculture – Agricultural Property Law update – An update on developments in agricultural property law and their impact on landowners and businesses.
5:25pm – Jessica Gowar, Head of Employment – How to prevent falling into the zero hours trap, agency rules, new unfair dismissal time limits and the importance of capability reviews in today’s workplace.
5.40pm – Lucy George MRICS FAAV – Associate, Carter Jonas and Senior Natural Capital Specialist in the national Natural Capital Services Team (York). – An insight into Biodiversity Net Gain, exploring how to maximise inter-generational opportunities and navigate constraints in this evolving marketplace.
5:55pm – Samantha Sinclair, Head of Family – The benefits of Pre and Post Nuptial agreements in protecting interests in family businesses.
Closing remarks – Johanne Spittle, Director & Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution FALA
6.15pm – Drinks, Canapés & Networking
7:00pm – Close
You may book your place to register using the link below or alternatively email Rosie.Guenzel@warekay.co.uk:
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