Caroline Dowding

Partner, Head of Agriculture & Estates

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I lead the Agriculture & Estates team, ensuring that the team offers a wide range of advice to suit all our clients’ needs, from simple will provisions to complex tax planning and succession advice, option agreements, tenant and partnership agreements, land transactional work and advice, development and diversification. I advise in relation to taxation and succession, partnership agreements, wills, powers of attorney, trusts and probate administration. I love being able to help and guide a farming family through the different chapters in their life from building their futures, to moving towards retirement and bringing on the next generation. There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing a family grow and the English farming community continuing to thrive through the ups and downs beyond our control. I am empathetic and able to see how to structure advice to meet client’s aspirations, from those wishing to retire to those hoping or just coming into the business. I love helping farming families make the right choice, so that their lifetime of hard work and commitment can be passed onto their loved ones as they would wish whilst also ensuring that these loved ones have the support as they begin their journey. In order to tailor advice, I have undertaken further training and am a full professional member of Solicitors for the Elderly, Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners and a member of the Agricultural Law Association and CLA (Country Land and Business Association). I am a mother of two so spend much of my own time being quite simply a “mum”: cooking with them, doing other activities with them supporting their interests as well as walking my dog and trying to attend the gym!

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 498722

  • Based in Colchester, Essex
  • Licensed for 13 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

I lead the Agriculture & Estates team, ensuring that the team offers a wide range of advice to suit all our clients’ needs, from simple will provisions to complex tax planning and succession advice, option agreements, tenant and partnership agreements, land transactional work and advice, development and diversification. I advise in relation to taxation and succession, partnership agreements, wills, powers of attorney, trusts and probate administration. I love being able to help and guide a farming family through the different chapters in their life from building their futures, to moving towards retirement and bringing on the next generation. There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing a family grow and the English farming community continuing to thrive through the ups and downs beyond our control. I am empathetic and able to see how to structure advice to meet client’s aspirations, from those wishing to retire to those hoping or just coming into the business. I love helping farming families make the right choice, so that their lifetime of hard work and commitment can be passed onto their loved ones as they would wish whilst also ensuring that these loved ones have the support as they begin their journey. In order to tailor advice, I have undertaken further training and am a full professional member of Solicitors for the Elderly, Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners and a member of the Agricultural Law Association and CLA (Country Land and Business Association). I am a mother of two so spend much of my own time being quite simply a “mum”: cooking with them, doing other activities with them supporting their interests as well as walking my dog and trying to attend the gym!

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 498722

  • Based in Colchester, Essex
  • Licensed for 13 years

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  • Birkett Long

    SRA-approved manager - Member

    Until March 2023

  • Birkett Long LLP

    Solicitor

    March 2023 - Present 3 years and 3 months

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  • English

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1 Amphora Place, Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG

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My Personal Opinion

We have very much appreciated the personal approach with which Caroline Dowding has assisted us with all our business at Birkett Long LLP.

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Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that Caroline's personal approach has made a positive impact on your experience with us. We truly value your feedback and are glad to have been able to assist you.

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An outstandingly good firm

Birkett Long always fulfils expectations, Caroline Dowding has prepared 3 Wills, all of which have been an update on a previous Will. For me, the third Will was made in 2024 and I asked Caroline at short notice to prepare it for me before I went on holiday late July. This, she very willingly did in spite of going to work in Chelmsford the same day, we met early at 8:30am. The Will was re-done the same day & gave me peace of mind before my holiday. She was totally unfazed by the haste I caused, and was very kind, cheerful and pleasant throughout.

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Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re pleased to hear that Caroline Dowding was able to meet your expectations and provide timely assistance with your Wills, even on short notice. It’s gratifying to know that her professionalism and cheerful demeanor helped give you peace of mind before your holiday.

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Partnership agreement amendment

All went smoothly and efficiently. I was very happy.

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Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Chris! We're glad Caroline could assist you smoothly and efficiently with the partnership agreement amendment. Best Regards, Birkett Long LLP

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Tania

Excellent service

Excellent service yet again from Birkett Long and in particular Caroline Dowding. Caroline is always so helpful and knowledgeable.

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Dear Tania, Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear about your excellent experience with Caroline Dowding. We appreciate your kind words.

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