Farrer & Co > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Approachable and knowledgeable. They are pragmatic and commercial, but still do not miss a point.’

‘Jon Haley is pragmatic, calm and sensible.’

‘Emily Jamieson is knowledgeable and incredibly organised.’

‘Farrer & Co. is one of the top specialist partnership teams. They have a serious depth of knowledge and are also able to draw on their expertise in corporate and employment matters to add to their offering. In addition, they are one of the few firms truly able to marry up their private client and partnership practice to assist those high-net-worth individuals with partnerships forming part of their estates.‘

‘Jonathan Haley’s knowledge of partnership and LLP law is second to none. He is hugely experienced across the range of non-contentious partnership transactions.‘

‘Savvy litigators with good commercial nous.‘

‘It is an excellent team – highly professional and great with clients. It ties in well to the wider services offered by the firm.‘

‘Jonathan Haley is a really good leader. He is superb with big commercial clients, inspires huge confidence and knows what he is doing at all times.‘

‘Anna Birtwistle is an excellent partnership lawyer who is great with people and client focused.‘

‘Eleanor Rowswell brings great skill to her work. A highly effective adviser.‘

‘A really excellent litigation team that knows its stuff, and has a great understanding of what clients want and how to get it for them (if it can be done). No weak links at all.‘

‘Hard-working, prompt deliveries, able to reach out to other parts of the firm for expertise, and pleasant to work with – supportive during tough times in dispute resolution.‘

‘Excellent expertise and experience in this area.‘

‘While Kate Allass is a very good lawyer, her handling of clients is second to none.‘

‘Adrian Parkhouse heads the department with tremendous experience, skill and charm – justly renowned.‘

‘John Wilkinson is a very experienced litigator and Jolyon Connell stands out as a determined, thoughtful and quick young partner with a knack for complexity and numbers.‘

‘Associate Victoria Atkins has superb mastery of cases involving multiple jurisdictions.‘

‘Associate Oliver Blundell is a hard-working junior with good judgement.‘

‘Eleanor Rowswell is just brilliant. Fast, pragmatic, tough in defending your interests and she has a great team around her to deal with matters quickly and efficiently. You really feel that they are best in class and have all the right capabilities. Very nice style. Down to earth, approachable, easy to deal with and no big egos.’

‘Eleanor Rowswell provides excellent client-focused advice, based on her deep experience and knowledge. She is adept at gaming out the scenarios and devising strategies for successful conclusion of the various projects on which she works. She has a great bed-side manner.‘

‘I worked with them on a contentious employment matter. They will tell you the things the things you need to know – not want you want to know. They are definitely the premier league team – they have a world of experience in handling senior employment matters and were able to guide me through a very difficult negotiation. Very strategic thinkers and equipped with all the legal knowledge and skill you need. But they also treated me as a person – not just a client to whom services are delivered. They always made sure I was feeling comfortable about the proceedings.‘

‘Eleanor Rowswell was the partner. Alice Cave was the Senior Associate. Eleanor brings the wealth of experience and Alice is a brilliant professional. Her work was of superb quality and her personable nature gave me complete trust in their handling of my case. I would recommend them to everyone.‘

‘Farrer has an employment team which is one of the best in the country. They act for both senior executives and companies, and indeed trade unions. David Smellie, David Hunt and William Dawson (now a consultant) are amongst the best employment lawyers in the business. They are excellent with clients, brilliant lawyers and great tacticians. Their team of associates are extremely hard working and responsive. I would particularly recommend Rachel Nolloth. I have recommended senior executives to them.‘

‘A very well-resourced team with expertise across many different sectors, equally comfortable undertaking tribunal and High Court work. They have high quality associates and are particularly good at ensuring that there is the appropriate resourcing for all of their matters.‘

‘Anna Birtwistle – a real star of the employment law world. It was a coup for Farrer to hire her a couple of years ago. She is highly dynamic, intelligent and proactive. Equally adept acting for employers and employees, with particular expertise in partnership matters.’

‘Anna Birtwistle is a class act. A joy to work with, tenacious and strategic. Adept at dealing with situations where employment and regulations combine.’

‘Good collaborative approach to working with us as agents to mutual clients.  One of the few legal firms claiming to be experienced specialists in minerals that actually is! James Maxwell and Patrick Hammond have been attentive and responsive in our dealings and are able to take a pragmatic approach to issues that require addressing on a practical as well as legal basis‘.

‘Exceptional attention to detail; specialists in the sector; great to work alongside.  James Maxwell, Rose Gurney‘.

‘I principally work with the Agricultural Estates team led by James Maxwell. The team works incredibly well together and delivers a comprehensive service. The team draws on other individuals within the business where required. When the team does, there is a seamless transition and specialist advice is delivered as if it were from our principal contact. The ability to build strong relationships with all members of the team is invaluable‘.

‘Comprehensive team of specialists in the field of rural estates, farms and country houses. Excellent reputation for the highest standards of legal advice. Edmund Fetherstone-Dilke – represents technical excellence with hard work and a sense of humour!‘.

‘Practical, innovative, intelligent and entertaining which I have found to be skills usually lacking in the legal profession. Edmund Fetherston-Dilke is in my view incomparable in terms of breadth of experience, intelligence and approach to dealing with legal matters‘.

‘I know that Farrer & Co will be able to deliver sound advice with prompt delivery. Rose Gurney has proven incredibly adept at handling large sales for one of our clients over the past two years. A real common sense approach with an excellent eye for detail’.

‘The team is diverse, true to specialism and has breadth and depth. No challenge is too great. Can do attitude , breadth of knowledge and speed of service delivery‘.

‘Best-in-show. Really super. Adrian Parkhouse: The best art specialist solicitor in the UK‘.

‘I have found that the firm has compendious knowledge and practice in the field of taxation of and pertaining to art and cultural property. I have worked mainly with Rhoddy Voremberg but also James Carleton. Their knowledge and attention to detail are invaluable‘.

‘A depth of knowledge about art and cultural property which is evident in all they do. Strength in depth: a broad, experienced team. Sound, focused commercial advice based on clear experience. William Charrington (senior associate) has been our principal contact at Farrer for English legal advice on art and cultural property, supervised by partner Adrian Parkhouse. Charrington is superb: he is smart, his writing is concise and he always appears unflappable. He clearly enjoys what he does and is terrifically good at it. I would not hesitate to recommend him‘.

‘The team was exceptional and always responded diligently. Adrian Parkhouse was very thorough and knowledgeable – giving great advice and delivering the right results‘.

‘Legally rock-solid – good at balancing with practicalities / realities. Anne-Marie Piper – personable, pragmatic and responsive‘.

‘It is a strong and well respected practice with a range of specialisms and a particular understanding of charity law. Julian Smith has built up a detailed understanding of our organisation over the years specifically on its powers‘.

‘Julian Smith  – Exceptional depth of subject knowledge with the ability to apply this pragmatically‘.

‘Specialists in Charity and in particular Museum and IP work. Expert, willing to advise rather than just set out the legal parameters, fast and efficient. Only dealt with two individuals in the last year, both excellent: Julian Smith and Benjamin Pass‘.

‘The team at Farrer & Co consistently delivers to a very high standard and goes above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction. Its knowledge and expertise across all areas of charity law is excellent. All of the team is a pleasure to work with. All billing is made in a clear and timely manner.  Elizabeth Jones is excellent. She has provided us with a consistently high service and is extremely professional and knowledgeable‘.

‘Excellent, thoughtful, high quality service given at all times, with a really human touch. Lizzie Jones is excellent – intelligent, experienced and both supportive and challenging in equal measure. She is responsive and able to provide high quality advice on a wide range of charity issues. Her calm and thoughtful approach is particularly helpful with other senior stakeholders within my organisation‘.

‘The charities team at Farrer is the best in the field as far as I can tell.  The advice has always been very helpful and most importantly relevant. Elizabeth Jones heads up the team that we work with, they are all very approachable and extremely knowledgeable‘.

‘Farrer continues to be consistent with utmost professionalism, and reliable advice. I work now with many teams across the firm and the service has been consistent throughout.  Laeticia’s professionalism and consistency never wavers. I would like to specifically highlight the work we did together on Covid which took up a lot of time and thinking, during an extremely stressful moment for all of us, and her strategic as well as legal inputs were extremely valuable’.

‘The team’s reputation for handling big trusts disputes is second to none. The lawyers are involved in all the big cases and provide an excellent service to their clients. Toby Graham has a formidable reputation and fights hard for his clients. Jeremy Gordon is excellent at client handling. Jo Poole has an eminently sensible approach to litigation and real expertise. There are some outstanding associates such as Elizabeth Sainsbury.’

‘At the top of their game. Brilliant team players, collaborative and constructive whilst remaining worthy opponents. Jeremy Gordon is great to work alongside or against. He is so experienced, able and affable but not afraid to be tough when necessary. Clients, rightly feel safe in his hands.’

‘Toby Graham remains at the top of his game and combines natural charm with a steely edge. Charlotte Fraser is an outstanding next generation partner who has an excellent way with clients.’

‘Invaluable experience and agile mindset which is a particular asset in cross-border matters involving complex interactions of laws and procedures. The quality of the team, combined with its availability and listening skills make it a go to firm. Toby Graham is at the top of his game and is able to comprehend and assist with absolute precision the challenges of each matter with a mix of absolute competence and reactivity and are a delight to work with.‘

‘The team at Farrers has a depth of experience and provides high-quality service for high-quality clients. Jeremy Gordon is level headed and fights his clients’ corner. Toby Graham is an able and technical lawyer who knows a lot of law and enjoys looking at all angles of a dispute.’

‘I have worked with the team on numerous cases and have always found it to deliver a top-notch service, at a cost which is distinctly economical relative to peers. Toby Graham has a top-notch understanding of the field and an unparalleled breadth of experience. He also has a relentless focus on the interests and wishes of his clients. Jo Poole is also excellent. At associate level, Tom McPhail is absolutely outstanding.‘

‘A brilliant team, led by partners who are at the top of their game and stocked with high-quality associates. They are an absolute pleasure to work with. Reliable, hardworking, and high-quality work product. All done by people who have the ‘human touch’ and are capable of having a laugh with. Jeremy Gordon – possibly the most charming man in the legal world. A brilliant partner who commands respect from his team and the Bar, and has excellent judgment through years of experience.  Toby Graham – incredible work ethic and ability to run the biggest and most complicated litigation and keep momentum going. Great fun and an absolute battler for his clients.’

‘Charlotte Fraser – a rising star who will be one of the stand out partners of the trusts disputes world in the future. Very clear about what the issues are and has excellent commercial judgment. She is also absolutely delightful to work with. Lizzy Sainsbury – another rising star who will surely be a partner before long: she is effectively operating in that role already. A brilliant manager of litigation, great team player, with excellent analytical skills. Tom McPhail – one of the best associates I’ve come across in terms of being on top of the detail and knowing a case inside out. His work is consistently excellent.’

‘One of the very best family law departments in London. It is impossible to praise this team more highly. Every member of the team is fantastic. Caroline Holley is a superstar. Her clients adore her for her incisive mind, strategic abilities and charming manner. You couldn’t find a better solicitor to fight your case and give you calm realistic advice. Simon Bruce remains at the top of the tree – probably the best male divorce solicitor in London. He has a brain the size of a planet with an encyclopaedic knowledge of international family law unsurpassed by any other London divorce lawyer’.

‘One of the premier teams in the field. All members benefit from the wide field of private client work (especially tax and trusts) within the firm and in which each member of the family team is steeped. The lawyers take a measured approach and do not “put on a show” for the sake of it. A calmness of approach belies a cast iron core of good judgement, fine black letter lawyering, approachability and fearlessness in defence of a client’s interest. Attention to detail is universal, and the department has the trust of the courts and opponents alike and the respect of the bar. The firm name is a hallmark of a quality and pedigree that is not just an artefact of the past‘.

‘William Massey leads consummately from the front. Softly spoken, and urbane, he is one of the most charming doing the work. Behind this sits a formidable litigation talent and fine black letter lawyer. Clients love him and opponents know they have to be on their mettle. Claire Gordon is a star, she is destined to be one of the handful in the very top tier for a very long time. Utterly charming and a pleasure to be instructed by, belies an inner focus and steel employed for the best interests of the case and client. She is intellectually formidable including on esoteric jurisdiction issues yet humane, and with superb tactical judgment‘.

‘Sarah Hutchinson leaves no stone unturned and is both beyond thorough and nuanced in her approach. Exceptional with clients in a crisis, or who need to be persuaded as to what is really in their best interests. She is a delight to work with, and a very fine lawyer indeed. Clare Serenyi frequently runs huge cases as the main representative, and in any other firm would be partner. She is certainly better than many more established names‘.

‘Preparation and approach is immaculate. Tactical and calm the firm is first tier in every way. Alex Woolley and William Massey are stand out. Calm, exceptionally bright as well as measured I would recommend them to any client‘.

‘Flora Harragin is outstanding and growing in stature as a leading member of the Farrer team. She is sensitive to client mood and anxieties yet decisive when it comes to strategic decision – ie provides the complete service a client might need.  Simon Bruce continues to provide an effortlessly first class service – clients absolutely love him. He inspires total confidence for the client‘.

‘This is a very solid department; from partners to the most junior solicitor. The lawyers provide exceptional client care and are well versed in representing those ultra and high net worth individuals. It has a strong practice in complex child disputes. Sarah Hutchinson is an exceptional solicitor. She has amazing client care skills and is passionate about her work and in getting the best possible result for the client. Sarah is all over the detail of a case; she is hardworking and extremely effective at what she does. A joy to work with. Flora Harrigan is super intelligent and will leave no stone unturned. She is empathetic but also a brilliant strategic thinker. She inspires confidence‘.

‘The team gets excellent work and are truly family experts. The lawyers understand the needs of a client and have the client at the forefront of their practice. I am excited for them in that their current partners are the next generation and are forging a great name for themselves and they have some exceptional juniors coming up – they are always a firm to reckon with but the future is very bright for them. Sarah Hutchinson – exceptionally bright lawyer. Very personable but she has razer sharp intellect. Caroline Holley – another brilliant partner who has made a great name for herself‘.

‘The depth and breadth of knowledge within the private client team and across the firm is excellent. The partners really get to know their client and understand their needs. The structure adopted by the team offers value for money. There is great empathy and understanding. Whilst offering a modern and proactive service their knowledge of issues particularly for landed estates remains valid today. Sarah von Schmidt – intelligent and has a great deal of experience of trusts and succession. She is very personable and offers great support. Bryony Cove – extensive experience particularly advising entrepreneurs. Very calm and capable. Builds strong relationships with clients’.

‘A large and vastly experienced team: there is very little the lawyers haven’t seen before and they take everything in their stride. As a team, it is the ultimate pair of safe hands. Bryony Cove: a real name – extremely well-respected for her experience, calm approach, and insight. Excellent with clients. Sonal Shah: extremely efficient with an excellent manner. Richard McDermott: very thoughtful and quickly spots all angles; unfailingly polite and reassuring to clients‘.

‘Oliver Piper – great technically and really great client service and manner. He is someone who quickly gains his clients’ trust and the trust of the wider private client community‘.

‘Very good team, works well with other people.  Good private client offering. Richard McDermott – excellent, friendly, good at getting to the heart of the problem, responsive. Catherine McAleavey – very experienced, pragmatic, cuts to the heart of the issue, friendly, nice to work with‘.

‘Its size perhaps marks it out – there’ll always be someone appropriate for the task at hand. Catherine McAleavey has real gravitas, huge experience and a great manner with clients. Rhoddy Voremberg – male version of the above! Isabel Paintin – very engaged and clever, really nice to work with. Have also enjoyed working recently (on a short matter) with Sonal Shah‘.

‘The team is very responsive and pleasant to deal with. The lawyers make it a priority to understand a client’s needs and meet their expectations as to quality and speed of services. Alexandra Hollingshead stands out for being very hands-on and user friendly‘.

‘Working with the private client team at Farrer & Co, you can expect a highly professional, worldly knowledgeable and plain speaking approach, a team who are happy and experienced in working alongside other professionals wherever required. My experience is of working with Rachel Mainwaring-Taylor and Richard McDermott in particular has added significant value to both my knowledge of the work they do and how they help resolve complex matters in a simple and easy to understand way‘.

‘Good balanced team in the private client sector. Good partner support such as Bryony Cove and Sarah Von Schmidt. Nicola Pomfret is a stand out associate. Russell Cohen: a brilliant lawyer who is at the same time personable‘.

‘The team is very knowledgeable and has great insight into sector practices.’

‘The lawyers in the team are all very bright and responsive. They are both technically good and practical in their approach and advice, and the advice is not abstract but actionable.’

‘The individuals are personable, helpful, knowledgeable and well connected.’

‘Highly knowledgeable and responsive team.’

‘Kathleen Heycock – pragmatic approach, proactive and very knowledgeable.’

‘Professional. Hugely knowledgeable. Very considerate of the customer. Offer a broad range of subject strengths.’

‘David Smellie is an outstanding lawyer. Very good to work with – considerate, experienced, good strategically.’

‘What makes this team unique is their ability to collaborate and connect with a wide variety of experts in the field in order to meet our specific needs as a company including experts with knowledge of best practices globally, internationally and domestically.’

‘Excellent advice, highly responsive.’

‘Alice Yandle and Jonathan Eley have been brilliant on every issue we have engaged them on. Excellent, thorough advice which is both practical and easy to follow.’

‘Katie Fudakowski has provided guidance on employment issues, TOR and disciplinary procedures. Her judgement is excellent, she is quick and responsive and always understands what our needs are and how to shape our direction.’

‘Congenial, light-hearted, flexible, contactable and highly competent.’

‘Farrer & Co have a real “can-do” attitude, which ensures that problems are worked through and solutions found, rather than simply allowing legal processes to hold up any progressions.’

‘They are a personable team who really get to know and understand their clients’ business, which makes them far better informed when decisions have to be made.’

‘Both Hugh Wigzell and Laura Conduit have been instrumental in our day-to-day legal care/workload. They are always on hand and are very much problem solvers rather than simply problem finders.’

‘Their enthusiastic and positive mentality really does help to keep the legal wheels turning and moreover reflects well on us as a business for working with them.’

‘The team is very accessible and working in tandem is a great plus for clients having availability as the same time of knowledge and expertise. Laurie Horwood has the expertise and knowledge of a lot of very different cases and can therefore explain them to people who don’t have much of a legal background. He is accessible and quick to respond.’

‘Very responsive, clear and they understand the nuances of our business very well. They brief internally very well, so that if work is handed over mid-stream you don’t have to re-explain everything.’

‘All actually share a similar ethos and set of skills, which is separate from their specialist knowledge: they are very client-focused, intelligent and responsive. They communicate clearly and do subtlety and nuance. They do not take a sledgehammer to a nut.’

‘Great focus on client needs and succinctly getting to the nub of the issue without wasting costs.’

‘Henry Sainty – focused, practical and looking to provide solutions.’

‘Depth of expertise across all aspects of private client law paired with responsive, pragmatic, and modern lawyers. They care deeply about client service, blending high levels of client care with transparent, efficient delivery of work.’

‘Julian Pike – hugely experienced. Unlikely to find an issue he hasn’t encountered before. Very reassuring to clients.’

‘Tom Rudkin is a standout lawyer at the firm. He blends deep technical knowledge with highly pragmatic advice. He has an impressive ability to synthesise a complicated case quickly and plot the most direct route to a resolution. He’s just excellent in this field.’

‘Personal, willing to be creative, collaborative with other advisers, genuine and empathetic people.’

‘Julian Pike and Tom Rudkin are standout. They have an ability to make you feel one of the team and offer first-class advice without corporate arrogance.’

‘They have a strong understanding of us as an organisation, and the evolution that we have been through over the last decade, which provides additional support through the decision making process.’

‘Tom Bruce has a clear appreciation of both the business objective alongside the legal process. When we are undertaking a piece of work, having both sides clear is an important outcome.’

‘Tom Bruce is always available and couldn’t be more helpful.’

‘The team are particularly client-centred in the way that they litigate – they develop a strategy that works for the client rather than simply running the case as they see fit and expecting to be paid for the privilege’.

‘The team has a first-rate understanding of the relevant legal principles, and vast experience in running litigation in this field’.

‘Huge expertise and experience across a broad range of skills needed for fraud claims, excellent collaboration with financial quantum and technical analysts, investigators and counsel’.

‘John Wilkinson gets to the core of the claim detail quickly and accurately, excellent strategist’.

‘The team is proactive, smart and practical without charging extortionate amounts’.

‘I have worked closely with John Wilkinson who is an excellent operator, collaborative and always sees the bigger picture in a dispute’.

‘Toby Graham is an outstanding partner and team leader with a relentless focus on the client’s needs and wishes. Tom McPhail is the best Associate I have ever worked with, bringing a forensic analytical ability which really lends itself to fraud work’.

‘The team at Farrer & Co always deliver an excellent service. Compared to other firms the real difference I have found is that they are able to help me to translate the legal considerations into practical and realistic solutions applicable to the circumstances and culture of my firm.’

‘Rachel Lewis is my go-to person for any tricky issues as she provides a practical, realistic and commercial approach with clearly laid out options/risks that are enormously helpful and enable me to be confident in my decision making.’

‘Proactive, prompt and approachable service at all times.’

‘David Hunt is highly knowledgeable yet approachable with a goal-orientated outlook.’

‘The breadth of knowledge and the responsiveness of the team is excellent. Their non-nonsense approach to proving clear advice advice is welcomed.’

‘They have an enthusiastic, can-do approach and are of a size that means partners and senior associates are actively involved. They generally seem to care and have been particularly good during the recent lockdowns.’

‘We principally work with Barbara Webb and Rebecca Price who are members of Mark Gauguier’s team. Barbara is an intelligent lawyer who does not just issue the standard PLC draft document and who understands the issues that arise and is happy to discuss any concerns I have.’

‘Strong traditional experience combined with astute commercial approach. Capable of adjusting to specific client requirements and involving specialist departments quickly and effectively.’

‘Mark Gauguier and Henry Stevens possess the breadth of experience and dogmatic determination to both hold to principles and identify compromise positions as necessary.’

‘The team’s strengths are that they have a breadth of knowledge and skill in the full gamut of property litigation, as well as providing a bespoke personalised service for their client base.‘

‘On each occasion, the team’s technical knowledge has been unparalleled. That is combined with astute sensitivity to the practical needs and demands of each client.‘

‘Excellent understanding of the demands of the sector, coupled with superb skills.‘

‘Siobhan Jones ensures the best possible understanding of the client’s needs before identifying and achieving the best possible outcome. Her dedication to the needs of her clients is second to none.‘

‘I find them all exceptional and the ability of the practice head to place the right team member with the appropriate client is outstanding.‘

‘They have an excellent grasp on the issues involved and provide concise, pragmatic and sensible advice for which I am (usually) very grateful.‘

‘Siobhan Jones and Jo Ord are standout individuals – down to earth, focused and charming, with more than a touch of steel running through their advice. Just what we need.‘

‘Great firm, great people.‘

‘They have an enthusiastic, can-do approach and are of a size that means partners and senior associates are actively involved. They generally seem to care and have been particularly good during the recent lockdowns.’

‘We principally work with Barbara Webb and Rebecca Price who are members of Mark Gauguier’s team. Barbara is an intelligent lawyer who does not just issue the standard PLC draft document and who understands the issues that arise and is happy to discuss any concerns I have.’

‘Strong traditional experience combined with astute commercial approach. Capable of adjusting to specific client requirements and involving specialist departments quickly and effectively.’

‘Mark Gauguier and Henry Stevens possess the breadth of experience and dogmatic determination to both hold to principles and identify compromise positions as necessary.’

‘Farrer & Co evidently has an exceptional reputation and history with its well-known client base. This is mixed with a very modern and approachable attitude.’

‘I find that Farrer & Co are highly professional, informed and expert in their respective fields. However, they do not come across as a large corporate and have a friendly and approachable manner, which I consider to be a key attribute.’

‘Excellent breadth of knowledge in planning, both contentious and non-contentious. A wide range of clients, including private clients.’

‘Karen Phull is excellent at dealing with very demanding clients. She has a sense of calm management and a depth of planning knowledge. She is highly skilled in managing planning litigation, including judicial review.’

‘Very knowledgeable team in terms of IP rights, very responsive and also very pragmatic.‘

‘Peter Wienand is excellent both in terms of knowledge but also in terms of experience and offering practical solutions where grey areas are encountered.‘

‘David Copping is excellent, very responsive and commercial in his approach.‘

‘Owen O’Rorke has great insight into the current IP litigation trends which is valuable information for determining the options to resolve IP disputes. He has an in-depth knowledge of IP law and civil procedure.‘

‘The team has unrivalled expertise in advising cultural institutions/not for profits, and have a very good grasp of the particular requirements of this type of organisation.‘

‘Anisha Birk is an excellent associate with a good depth of knowledge and an excellent eye for detail.‘

‘One of the team’s strengths lies in its diversity and collaboration with clients. All the partners and associates we work with are women. The team at Farrer & Co feels like an extension of our company.’

‘Elena Hinchin and Sonia Cala-Lesina worked with us to achieve our desired outcome on a short time horizon. They swiftly overcame unexpected issues outside our collective control and worked diligently to deliver what we were looking for. Excellent subject knowledge and impressive work ethics.  I highly recommend them both.’

‘Personable and efficient. They got to know our firm and values quickly.’

‘The team is fantastic.’

‘Elena Hinchin has been of exceptional help to us as a business. She is proactive, pragmatic, efficient and always at the end of the phone if you need her. She very quickly appraises the situation and offers solid advice which stems from her desire to do the best by your business. She listens to any concerns you may have as a client and offers up alternative ways of proceeding, which allow you to make informed choices. One feels like she truly cares about what is best for her clients.’

‘Elena Hinchin and Alina Fosh are very attentive and responsive to our needs. They are constantly providing up-to-date information on UK immigration to ensure compliance in every aspect of our work.’

‘Elena Hinchin stands out as a stellar partner for both family offices and UHNWIs to deal with, she makes the extremely frustrating and complicated situations that we often find ourselves in resolvable and the whole immigration conundrum becomes a comfortable experience for all involved.  We can not recommend Elena more highly.’

‘Elena Hinchin is incredibly knowledgeable and hard working. Exactly the sort of lawyer you want in your corner.’

‘Edward Banyard Smith is always extremely helpful, practical and quick to respond to requests from us.’

‘The team at Farrer’s continue to offer clear, unfettered, professional advice on a range of complex and technical issues. Their ability to unlock commercial real estate problems whilst protecting the client’s interests makes them stand out amongst the crowd. The team are all intelligent, consummately professional lawyers whilst retaining a high degree of human interaction and the ability to enjoy their work and engage proactively in the wider teams.’

‘Fundamentally, the depth and strength of the team is astounding. It is comforting to know that each team member has the ability to pick up and carry another team member’s work. Having the confidence to rely on your colleagues is an admirable quality in a firm (a quality that in my experience does not always exist). This sets this team aside from others and I would say the team stands out.’

‘The individuals that I deal with from the construction team provide a professional, personal service.’

‘No detail or question is too much trouble.’

‘My first thought of Farrer & Co is professional. Each and every time we have worked together their approach has always been very professional.’

‘Farrer & Co manage clients very well and they deliver a superior level of service.’

‘The great benefit of working with Farrer is the communication and the understanding to balance the risk correctly to suit the client and the project. With this understanding the client obtains best value on the project with risks correctly identified and shared on the team.’

‘They are a close-knit team who work very well together, providing trusted advice and sound reasoning. Their energy and collaboration remains fresh with every deal and their guidance is invaluable. Their key strength is working for the client, providing solutions to difficult scenarios and meeting time-critical deadlines.’

‘Farrer takes a pragmatic approach. The firm is good at providing the bank with regular updates and making helpful suggestions to enhance security and manage risk.’

‘A personal approach, and practical and commercial advice.’

‘Very knowledgeable team, easy to work with and committed.’

‘All the team deserve recognition. They always make themselves available and are quick to respond to enquiries. They are proactive in their approach and very personable to work with.’

‘The team works very well together. Key values include breadth of knowledge and responsiveness.’

‘Quick to understand the requirements and to find solutions to problems.’

‘Owen O’Rorke is a subject matter expert of high capability’.

‘The team really know their stuff and have a broad range of experience – which means there aren’t many situations which they haven’t encountered before’. 

‘They are very responsive and provide practical and commercial advice’. 

‘They know when to go in all guns blazing and when to use the back door, which is key’. 

‘Ian de Freitas is top notch for anything data privacy or cyber related’.

‘Partner-led approach and efficient staffing’.

‘High personal engagement for all clients’.

‘The team provide thoughtful and clear advice on a very complex, and rapidly developing area’.

‘The team are very client focused, ensuring that they understand the objectives of the business and giving practical advice.’

‘I have used Grania Baird and her team for many years. First focusing on the asset management business and then in latter years the wealth management business. High technical knowledge, good practical knowledge, delivers using language which is easily understandable. Nice people to work with.’

‘The team at Farrer & Co are a client-centric team; ever professional, personable and focused on providing clear, comprehensive and pragmatic advice, which is always of a high quality. We are particularly pleased with the gender balance within the senior members of the team at Farrer & Co.’

‘Farrer are very focused and do high quality work within tight deadlines.’

‘Grania Baird is extremely knowledgeable and is able to provide clear and concise explanations which can be easily understood by individuals without a legal background.’

‘Farrer & Co should be commended for their client service. Grania Baird is a font of knowledge on financial regulatory matters; she has a great breadth to her practice and is able to advise on both the black letter law but also market practice and give an insight as to where we stand on particular issues.’

‘We are particularly pleased to have seen Jessica Reed promoted to partner as she has always provided us with extremely sound regulatory legal advice.’

‘Grania Baird is an excellent lawyer, very pragmatic and precise.’

‘Farrers has one of the best disputes teams in London (or anywhere).‘

‘An international arbitration practice that provides top-notch representation, without incurring the costs you would normally expect in London.‘

‘They did a stupendous job in a portfolio of arbitration claims.‘

‘They are always available, technically excellent, very cost conscious, and (importantly) unstuffy. I will definitely instruct them again on any future international disputes.‘

‘Their advice and input were always clear, helpful strategic and commercial. In the last couple of years we witnessed the growth of their practice, as well as their ever-increasing international profile.‘

‘Hendrik Puschmann is a star arbitration lawyer and master tactician, whose knowledge of the field is encyclopaedic.‘

‘Hendrik Puschmann masterfully condenses highly complex matters into clear, comprehensible advice and drafts.‘

‘Hendrik Puschmann is always my first choice when looking for an international arbitration specialist in London. He is an excellent litigator and impressive in both oral and written advocacy. Additionally, he has significant academic depth to his legal knowledge and this shows in his work.‘