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Thomson Snell & Passmore—Penelope Edgar

06 July 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Kent-based law firm appoints head of agriculture and rural property

Law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore has recently appointed Penelope Edgar as its new Head of Agriculture & Rural Property. She will bring her considerable knowledge and experience to helping further strengthen and grow the firm’s already excellent service offering in this sector. 

Penny joined Thomson Snell & Passmore’s Commercial Property team in 2015 and has a wealth of experience in delivering practical, expert legal advice to farming businesses and rural landowners. She has an in-depth understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities facing the agricultural community and became a fellow of the Agricultural Law Association in 2018. 

Commenting on her appointment, Penny said: 'The agricultural community has been at the heart of the firm since our inception in 1570. It is a vibrant and ever evolving sector and I am looking forward to continuing to support and advise clients in my new role.'

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