Richard is Rix & Kay’s Managing Partner and a specialist commercial property lawyer based in Kent. He is a member of the Leadership Team responsible for the continued growth of the firm.
With over 25 years experience in commercial property in Ashford, Sevenoaks and throughout the South East, he works with some of the firm’s most important clients, helping them to manage their commercial property interests to deliver both sustainable revenue streams and a sound base for successful business operations.
Richard’s clients
Richard’s clients include property developers, property investment businesses, farmers and rural businesses, landowners, banks and pension funds.
He has also developed a strong and influential network of other professionals in the region and has a reputation of bringing project teams together that can deliver a seamless service to his clients.
Experience and approach
Richard supports his clients across a wide range of land and property related matters. As a Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association, he has a detailed understanding of the rural property sector and the particular needs and issues that are often presented to those who are managing land development projects, farms and agricultural property, as well industrial and business parks.
His blend of rural business expertise and commercial know-how allows him to provide a unique service to clients who require specialist legal advice. The result is a swift and cost effective completion of transactions, providing clear financial benefits for clients.
Areas of expertise
Property development and investment
Management of property portfolios and Business and Industrial Park
Buying and selling commercial property
Farms and estates
Buying and selling working farms and farmland
Farm Business Tenancies
Secured lending and finance
Strategic land, promotion and option agreements
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“The team at Rix & Kay is led by managing partner Richard Cripps. Cripps is regarded for his experience in the agricultural sector and also acts on a range of residential and commercial development projects and portfolio acquisitions for a variety of clients”.
“Richard Cripps – commercially aware and no nonsense, concise advice”.
“The agriculture and rural business practice at Rix & Kay is led by managing partner Richard Cripps. The team is particularly skilled at handling property transactions, including diversification projects as well as farm sales and purchases. Bruce Clarke is another notable member of the team, and has experience advising on tax and succession planning issues, estate administration work, and personal wealth management mandates”.
“The team at Rix & Kay has a wealth of experience and understand the issues faced by the agricultural sector”.
“Richard Cripps demonstrated a deep knowledge of the development land sector as well as offered swift and pragmatic advice”.
Richard has supported our business for a number of years and has helped us manage a wide range of property transactions – some of them particularly complex. His ability to guide on commercial outcomes and not just on straight forward legal solutions is what sets him apart.
J. Hawkins, Director, Turkey Mill Investments Ltd, Client Testimonial
Richard’s work
Developing long-term strategic partnerships
Richard has acted as the trusted legal advisor to a family farming business for many years. He recently guided the family through the acquisition of a 143 acre farm including simultaneous negotiation of a surrender of Agricultural Holdings Act tenancy and subsequently acting on the disposal of the majority of the farmland to a prospective housing developer with a leaseback on a Farm Business Tenancy.
Property portfolio management
Richard advises a property investment company in the ongoing management of a high profile business park in Maidstone, Kent that includes a diverse portfolio of both retail and industrial property.
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