Tom McLaughlin FRICS FAAV Agricultural and Property Dispute Resolution in St Albans, Hertfordshire
As Senior Director of the Rural Department at Strutt & Parker in St Albans, Tom has decades of experience supporting both private and institutional landowners through sensitive and often complex rural disputes.
Drawing on his expertise in rural asset management, succession planning, and strategic estate matters, Tom helps clients move forward with practical solutions that protect relationships as well as business interests. He is also an accredited mediator, regularly working with farming families and rural businesses to resolve conflicts without the costs and stress of lengthy legal action.
Whether the issue involves tenancy rights, ownership structures, succession concerns, or diversification opportunities, Tom’s approach is calm, pragmatic, and tailored — ensuring that solutions are cost effective and achievable.
How Tom can help
Tom specialises in expert determination and mediation. He can help in the following areas:
- Land & Property Sales
- Rural Estate Management
- Landlord & Tenant issues under the AHA 1986 & ATA 1995
- Residential development option agreements, promotion agreements & overage deeds
- Residential, agricultural & equestrian property valuation
- Compulsory purchase valuation & compensation
- Solar energy & battery storage schemes
- Restrictive Covenants
- Wayleaves & Easements
Rural Dispute Resolution in St Albans, Hertfordshire
Tom is based in St Albans, Hertfordshire and covers National .
Accreditations and Memberships
- Member, Association of Rural Dispute Resolvers (ARDR)
- Fellow, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS)
- Fellow, Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (FAAV)
- Recognised European Valuer (REV)
- RICS Accredited Evaluative Mediator
- Senior Director, Strutt & Parker Rural Department
