Partner, Head of Rural

Willem Puddy is Head of Rural and a Partner at Old Mill, based in Chippenham. He works alongside farming families, landed estates and rural businesses, helping them make informed strategic decisions with confidence. Willem advises clients on business performance, diversification, succession and long-term planning, combining commercial insight with technical expertise. As Head of Rural, he leads the strategic development of Old Mill’s Rural team, focusing on innovation, people development and delivering an exceptional client experience.

Willem specialises in development land opportunities, tax planning and organisational structures for rural enterprises. He works with a wide range of clients, including arable, livestock and dairy farms, estate businesses, property portfolios and renewable energy ventures. Known for his practical and forward-thinking approach, Willem helps clients navigate change, manage complexity and build resilient, profitable businesses for future generations. He also collaborates closely with specialists across tax, financial planning and business advisory to provide clients with joined-up, holistic advice.