A LAW firm with an office in Cumbria has been selected to help farmers who need legal advice.

Napthens solicitors has been reappointed by the National Farmers’ Union as one of just two panel firms for the North West, meaning it will continue to work with members across Cumbria.

The news comes after a six-month review by the NFU of its panel firms, looking at factors including services, fee structures, commitment to NFU members and feedback.

This year is a landmark one for the NFU panel, which was established in its current format 10 years ago, with

Napthens as one of its founding firms.

Napthens, which has an office in Kendal, will remain a panel firm for a further three years.

Andrew Holden, head of the rural team at Napthens, said: “As one of the original panel firms we are delighted to continue our relationship with the NFU and its members by being reappointed to the legal panel.

“We understand the challenges faced by the sector when planning, sometimes decades in advance, for succession and look forward to working with NFU members in the region for a further three years.”

NFU North West regional director David Hall said: “Our members are facing an ever-increasing regulatory burden so it’s essential we have the right firms in place on our legal panel, with strong agricultural and rural teams, to provide the support they need.

“Napthens has strength and depth of expertise in both farming and non-agricultural issues.”