Edward Whittington

Spear’s Review

‘You can put him in front of any client, no matter their background or wealth, and he will provide them with sound and uncomplicated advice,’ says a colleague – a senior industry peer – in praise of Edward Whittington, managing partner of Moore Barlow.

A specialist in landed estates and farming law, Whittington has spent his career practising outside of London, focusing on rural property. ‘I enjoy and thrive when getting to know and understanding people’s needs and finding solutions tailored to them,’ he tells Spear’s.

Outside of his immediate practice, Whittington is a trustee of the Berners Allsopp Estate, and a member of the Mercers' Company property committee and the Sir Richard Whittington Charity Trust committee.

Adviser Profile

Edward Whittington is managing partner at Moore Barlow. As a practicing lawyer he specialises in rural property and has spent his career practising outside of London, focusing on rural property. He has extensive and longstanding experience of the agricultural sector. Typically, he acts for property owning families, businesses, trusts and individuals and is particularly well placed to advise on all matters affecting landed estates and farm. Edward thrives on understanding people's needs and finding solutions tailored to them. He is a fellow of the Agricultural Law Association (ALA) and member of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA). He is a Legal 500 recommended lawyer and a top ranked Chambers 2023 lawyer.