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.

Anita is a brilliant lawyer with first-class knowledge of her subject matter.
Chambers UK (2025)

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10.09.2025

Natural Capital and agricultural tenancies: the new eFBT

In the advent of the environmentally conscious farmer, together with the Natural Capital land use revolution, there have been calls for Landlords to allow Tenants the freedom...
Anita Symington, Consultant in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, real estate planning and construction team. Will Bond, Senior associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, real estate, planning and construction team.
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Anita Symington, Will Bond
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