Running a Fishery

Owning a fishery gives rise to many issues over and above property matters. Most fisheries are either run for profit or for the use of members of a syndicate or club. This gives rise to issues or organisation and liabilities.

Whether a syndicate, club or private fishery, decisions need to be taken as to how to operate the fishery.

Simon Jackson Solicitors can advise on:-

· How to operate as a limited company or an unincorporated association.

· Setting up a limited company or constitutions and trust deeds for unincorporated associations.

· Setting up syndicates and sharing arrangements for fisheries.

· Dealing with disputes between members.

· Drafting or amending club constitutions.

Many liability issues can rear their heads once you have acquired a fishery. These include:-

· Liability to members and other users of fisheries.

· Liability to third parties arising from use of the fishery.

· Provision of toilet facilities and health and safety issues.

· Advice on ownership of fish.

· Problems with diseased fish.

“We came to you when we wanted advice on whether to turn our clubs into companies. We were most grateful for your help explaining the pros and cons and putting our plan into effect”.

Steve Crowley, Orpington and District A.A. and Rother Fishery Association