We provide comprehensive legal assistance in matters relating to agricultural land transactions, including both transactional advisory and representation in administrative and administrative court proceedings.

We specialise in legal issues governed by regulations on the shaping of the agricultural system and the protection of agricultural and forest land, which significantly affect the acquisition, disposal and use of agricultural real estate.

 

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Acquisition and Sale of Agricultural Land

We advise clients at every stage of transactions involving agricultural land, in particular with respect to:

• assessing the admissibility of acquiring agricultural property,
• verifying the status of an individual farmer,
• drafting and reviewing sale agreements,
• structuring transactions in compliance with statutory restrictions,
• identifying legal risks associated with agricultural land transactions.

We ensure the legal security of transactions and compliance with applicable regulations.

 

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Pre-emption, Acquisition and Supervisory Rights of KOWR

We have extensive experience in matters concerning the exercise by the National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR) of statutory rights affecting agricultural land transactions, including supervisory and control powers, in particular:

• the right of pre-emption,
• the right of acquisition of real estate,
• supervisory control over transactions involving agricultural land,
• granting consent for the disposal of agricultural property prior to the lapse of the statutory 5-year holding period.

We advise on the proper structuring and execution of conditional sale agreements, as well as on minimising the risk of KOWR exercising its statutory rights.

 

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Restrictions on Agricultural Land Transactions

We provide legal support in the interpretation and application of provisions arising from:

• the Act on Shaping the Agricultural System,
• the Act on the Protection of Agricultural and Forest Land.

In particular, we assist in matters concerning:

• restrictions on the acquisition of agricultural land by entities that are not individual farmers,
• obligations related to the operation of an agricultural holding,
• statutory restrictions on disposal within specified periods,
• obtaining administrative consents required by law.

 

Proceedings before KOWR

We represent clients in administrative proceedings conducted before the Director General of KOWR, in particular in matters concerning:

• obtaining consent for the acquisition of agricultural property,
• interpretation and application of regulations governing agricultural land transactions,
• the exercise of KOWR’s statutory intervention rights.

We provide comprehensive support, including preparation of applications, legal submissions and full representation throughout the proceedings.

 

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Administrative Court Proceedings

We represent clients in proceedings before administrative courts involving KOWR, including:

• complaints against administrative decisions and rulings,
• proceedings before the Voivodeship Administrative Courts,
• proceedings before the Supreme Administrative Court.

We ensure professional preparation of complaints, cassation complaints and representation at all stages of the proceedings.

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Our Approach

Agricultural land transactions require not only thorough knowledge of the applicable legal framework but also practical experience in its application and the ability to anticipate the actions of administrative authorities.

We approach each matter individually, offering tailored legal solutions adapted to the client’s situation and the specific characteristics of the property.

We invite you to contact us to discuss your planned transaction or any legal issues related to agricultural land.-