Russell Cooke Putney London 2

About Anita

I have over 35 years experience advising clients on all aspects of agricultural property law and agribusiness. With experience as a partner in a mixed farming business, a private client partner in a large city law firm and two top 100 firm’s specialising in agricultural law, and as chief legal adviser to the CLA.

Anita Symington heads up Russell-Cooke’s rural and agribusiness team. She advises clients on all aspects of agricultural property law and agribusiness.

Anita was the former Chief Legal Advisor to the CLA (Country Land & Business Association) and has extensive experience in advising on rural and agribusiness matters. She has written and lectured on a wide range of subjects relating to rural property and featured as a Leader in Legal 500 and Chambers. 

She regularly contributes to government consultation documents and committees.

Anita joined Russell-Cooke in 2023 to head up Russell-Cooke’s Rural & Agribusiness team.