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David is the third generation of the Lodder family to spearhead the firm. In addition to his role as Senior Partner and Head of the Agriculture Department, David also owns a 150 acre pasture farm. This provides him with a deep understanding of all agricultural issues and strong links to the farming and landowning community that he inhabits. He specialises in advising landowners and farming businesses on all matters, including restructuring, succession planning, partnership agreements, tax and trusts advice and dispute resolution. Named by Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession as remaining "resolutely loyal to the grassroots farming community”, David is ingrained in the life and activity of the local area. Sharing his knowledge, he regularly lectures on agricultural topics to audiences of clients and associated professions. A member of the National Farmers Union and the Agricultural Law Association, David also sits on the Board of the Country Land and Business Association, having previously chaired the Business and Rural Economy, and the Legal & Parliamentary committees. He is Steward of the Manor of Henley in Arden, Chairman of the Warwickshire branch of the Game & Wildlife Trust and has been Under Sheriff of Warwickshire since 2004.