Firm Profile > Farrer & Co > London, England

‘Farrer and Co is a market leader in providing proactive, client-first advice. The lawyers are solution finders and provide clear, concise advice and get to the heart of the issue quickly‘

‘A truly unique team of individuals – together unbeatable and alone outstanding. Always my legal team of choice. Edmund Featherston-Dilke is a joy to work with, makes law fun and understandable, and always wants the best for his clients‘

‘The team is very commercial and there is no attempt to bluster when the answer is not known – everything is honest and kept simple. James Maxwell is an impeccable operator – his attention to detail combined with his knowledge, experience and calm approach provides an easy working relationship‘

‘Farrer & Co continues to be excellent in this area’

‘Very good knowledge and quick responses’

‘Edmund is at the top of his game and is well respected within the industry. Tom Kirkman puts the client first and while robust with the opposition is able to find solutions. He has the emotional intelligence to bring people around to a position in his clients’ favour‘

‘A very strong presence in the specialist minerals and waste sector. Great fun to work with. James Maxwell has a very engaging approach. He is hugely intelligent and very detailed in his approach, but with a view to getting the deal done‘

‘Patrick Hammond is able to communicate and explain complicated issues, unravel problems and put forward suggestions in a pragmatic, diplomatic and easily understood way’

‘The team overall is excellent and is particularly recommended for its work with major cultural institutions‘

‘Farrer & Co is recognised as having an outstanding offering in this area. The art and cultural property work fits extremely well within its private client, trusts and estates, and commercial expertise. Adrian Parkhouse is absolutely top tier in this field. He is extremely bright, hardworking and a brilliant strategist. He is one of the most highly respected names in the area and rightly so‘

‘Rhoddy Voremberg continues to be a leading light in the art world‘

‘A small team that  picks up much of the interesting art-related work in the London solicitor market‘

‘Adrian Parkhouse – what he doesn’t know about art law and art disputes isn’t worth knowing. He’s unbelievably knowledgeable and impressive, and knows the art litigation market better than anyone. Top quality. If you’ve got an art dispute, don’t go anywhere else’

‘ Adrian Parkhouse is practical, pragmatic and enjoyable to work with. Insider insight to the thinking of London’s deal makers and courts’

‘Adrian Parkhouse is an exceptional and experienced litigator in the art world, while James Carleton is equally prominent in the non-contentious field. I would also mention Rhoddy Voremberg and Mike Chantler‘

‘Will Charrington gave excellent, precise and commercial advice in a complex case’

‘Anne-Marie Piper provides clear and unambiguous advice and is able to make the important connections necessary to resolve the sometimes complex and difficult issues that arise’

‘Anne-Marie Piper is supported by an able team of knowledgeable practitioners and specialists in complementary disciplines‘

‘Julian Smith provides clear, straightforward advice on complex issues in a way that is easy to understand and to apply’

‘Julian Smith is responsive and available at short notice, and I value his counsel. His knowledge of Charity Commission procedures (and the thinking behind them) has been invaluable‘

‘Julian Smith is an absolute pleasure to work with  – a delight‘

‘Farrer & Co consistently provides exceptionally high levels of service and account management at all times’

‘All members of the team that we work with are knowledgeable, efficient and provide consistently high-quality work. The firm also provides opportunities to hear about the latest developments in the sector through high-quality events and bulletins‘

‘Elizabeth Jones is an exceptional lawyer and account manager. She provides consistently high levels of service, is knowledgeable and up to date with all matters, responds quickly and is a pleasure to work with‘

Extremely detailed and responsive. I moved from another lawyer’s practice and you really can’t compare their letters – extremely well written , concise and very detailed.

Contacts listen and absorb the information provided, they sum up all my thoughts in a very concise and detailed manner.

It is a real team, working very well together. it is really easy to talk to each member of the team, having full and deep knowledge of our case.

The individuals we work with are very good professionals, with deep knowledge of our case and applicable legislation, which makes it easy for us to understand our position better. However, what I would say stands out is their capacity to understand the client and use that understanding to improve our case position.

Utter commitment to their client. Prepared to work all night if necessary.

Extremely attentive, very sharp. Straight to the point. Immediately understood any points/concerns I raised and able to explain to me in a very clear manner. Attention to detail and good tacticians.

This firm provides a first-rate litigation service where the client’s needs are always given priority.

I work with John Wilkinson – hugely experienced partner in international litigation.

Oli Blundell – still relatively junior but very hard-working and with excellent judgement.

Top quality, and punches well above its weight. This team is picking up very significant commercial litigation disputes.

Adrian Parkhouse (partner): he’s absolutely excellent and, in terms of raw brain-power, one of the top commercial litigation solicitors in London. Clients rightly love him, because he gives top-quality service and gets superb results. He’s also utterly unflappable in the most extreme circumstances.

Ian de Freitas is a top-quality litigator, always on top of the detail but able to see the big picture, always thinking both inside and outside the box, a great team leader, and he gets superb results for his clients.

Will Charrington is super clever, unbelievably hard-working, and an excellent lawyer. You don’t get a better associates than Will.

The team headed up by Adrian Parkhouse is not only made up of excellent lawyers, but they are also a thoroughly nice group of people. They’re creative, flexible and able to think outside the box.

Adrian Parkhouse is unflappable. The case we’ve been working on is unusual and has thrown up all sorts of issues, which Adrian has handled with aplomb. He is particularly good at handling ‘difficult’ clients.

The associates are all good, but I’ve been particularly impressed with Blue Eliot. Her drafting is excellent and she is great with clients.

Farrer & Co have an intimate working knowledge of our business and a number of individuals have worked with us on secondment at some point over the last ten years. This experience has provided Farrer with a unique insight into our business and its operations allowing the firm to provide legal support with full knowledge of our systems and processes and the requirements of functional partners. The litigation team at Farrer & Co are highly respected by the legal department and by internal business partners.

Kate Allass has acted as a trusted advisor to our business for many years. Kate provides excellent commercial advice in an timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.

Always available when needed both by the client and by the counsel team. Really sensible, practical advice given. The team knows which fights to pick and which to avoid.

Kate Allass – very switched on, superb tactical brain, firm with opponents while maintaining their respect. Victoria Atkins – hard working, very efficient, practical, knows when to use counsel and when not to.

Farrers look after their clients like family.

Kate Allass is extremely intelligent and astute.

They are very thorough in their approach, and always provide in-depth comments on any letters or other material so that we (as clients) understand the situation 100% and can (together with the lawyers) make informed and optimal decisions about the way forward. They are very pro-active in keeping us in the loop and are always on top of everything. They showed time and again that they turn things (any letters or documents they need to draft or any other work) around very quickly if needed which is very important in my opinion in commercial litigation.

Ian De Freitas, William Charrington, Lucy Penn – my experience with working all three is very positive. They are constantly on top of everything, always well informed, and don’t mind working in evenings or weekends if required. Their analyses, arguments, suggestions, etc. are usually very good as far as I (not being a lawyer myself) can judge on this.

‘Farrers is one of a few standout firms for this kind of work. It has a great pedigree and depth of knowledge and can offer a complete service. Toby Graham is an outstanding team leader and manager for large-scale litigation. He is strong across the board but I would say his standout attribute is a relentless focus on achieving what the client wants‘

‘Top-class team with bags of experience. It is a very good example of how private client teams should be’

‘The Rolls-Royce of private client litigation firms. Jeremy Gordon and Toby Graham stand out‘

‘Jeremy Gordon and Toby Graham are both excellent litigators in the trust and probate field with some very good support at associate level. Jeremy Gordon is experienced, strategic and charming. Jo Poole is a brilliant lawyer with real expertise in the law. Adam Carvalho is a bright new young partner – clients love him, and he handles cases with aplomb‘

‘Toby Graham has years of experience. He has a very deep knowledge of trusts and knows how to deal with private clients matters. He is a big asset for Farrers, and the people who have the chance to work with him are really lucky as he is a source of knowledge in the area of trusts‘

‘It has exceptional quality from top to bottom. Jeremy Gordon is one of the best in the business and would be my first choice for any complex Chancery matter. Elizabeth Sainsbury is a star of the future and will be a leader in the field. She is exceptionally good at running complex cases and her client manner is second to none‘

‘Charlotte Fraser has made a real impact since taking partnership. She has been involved in some very high-profile cases and is a fantastic litigator. Adam Carvalho is a dextrous and extremely able litigator with an excellent rapport with clients’

‘Jeremy Gordon is charming, clever and great with clients. Joanna Poole is very bright and takes no nonsense. Elizabeth Sainsbury is calm and collected, and knows her stuff inside out’

‘For me, the main strength is the way the advice is given – they take the time to understand what you need and then they communicate it in a way a nonlegal specialist can understand and that is invaluable.’

‘The team is highly technical with high calibre lawyers who are very responsive.’

‘Farrer has strength in depth in understanding the public sector, and from my perspective, higher education in particular. This shines through in its advice on governance and charity law, where there is authority, deep knowledge, valuable connections, and a mindset that recognises the need to find a solution rather than restate a problem. From a firm of such distinction, there is also authoritative experience and advice in company formation, joint investments, and the frameworks governing these. Governance for universities commonly stretches across subsidiary companies and joint ventures. Having the expertise and individuals who can advise safely and with insight is crucial. Farrer can do that readily.’

‘The associates and partners we work with know us very well and are therefore able to offer practical and actionable advice. They are also experts in their respective fields and are up to date on trends and market practices. Specific mention goes to Jeremy Isaacson (senior associate), who is an excellent adviser in the areas of consumer protection and IP, as well as David Copping and Peter Wienand (both partners), who are always very responsive and provide excellent advice on projects and in certain compliance areas.’

‘They use their own qualifications and experience and recruit others with a different skill set to augment the lawyers. This gives the client a very rounded service of advice and guidance.

Paul Jones – concise, knowledgeable, experienced and rapid with advice if required. Ben Longworth – extremely experienced and effective in dealing with insurance topics David Smellie – sector leading in child protection and safeguarding.’

‘I always feel the quality of the advice and information given is of the highest calibre and the team’s knowledge of the sector, the issues and potential future trends is excellent. It feels like they are a practice that is at the centre of national safeguarding policy-making and one is assured that their advice is authoritative. Additionally, the events that the practice hold for us as professionals within the safeguarding and education sector are a really outstanding aspect of the service they offer.’

‘Their unrivalled knowledge of legal matters affecting the education sector, from family law, safeguarding, data protection and education is second to none. Their a responsive, pragmatic and value for money.

Sam Macdonald is a leader of the charity and education fields. His depth of knowledge and experience is enormous. He is client-focused and always pragmatic. Jonathan Eley’s employment is top-notch with a pragmatic approach. David Smellie’s safeguarding advice is the best you are likely to get.’

‘Farrer has a highly qualified team which operates well as a unit. All our queries have been properly and promptly answered and have no doubt that the legal advice offered is of the highest quality. The team works well together, supporting and learning from one another, while retaining individual areas of expertise. There is significant collective experience. The regard with which the company is held in the education sector means that the team is called upon to handle queries from a wide variety of schools, which in turn means that it remains current and can offer detailed and relevant advice.

David Smellie is superbly well versed in issues pertaining to abuse and safeguarding. His approach is careful, considerate and kind. I have every faith in his judgement. He is flexible and takes on suggestions to support the wider schools community. The safeguarding blog is a particular example as was his willingness to work with a number of interested parties to create a guide for schools about lessons learned from non-recent abuse.’

‘Quite simply, Farreres has a reputation as the best and it is correct. David Smellie is master of all he surveys, the acknowledged expert on independent education in a practice built up over many years. Most of all, he has common sense and a good sense of humour. his management of his diary is exceptional.’

‘A powerhouse group of family solicitors at all levels under one roof, delivering the highest quality legal advice and service. The strength in depth at Farrers can be found very rarely across the division. Simon Bruce, William Massey, Claire Gordon, Sarah Hutchinson, Eliza Hebditch and Flora Harragin are all exceptional lawyers who care about the clients in a way that others lawyers can only be envious of‘

‘Farrers’ very strong team provides a Rolls-Royce service with the intellectual horsepower to match it. The team is discreet and judicious. William Massey and Claire Gordon are top family law practitioners, Sarah Hutchinson has a lovely manner with clients and very good instincts, and Flora Harragin is charming but tough – a great combination‘

‘This is the smartest firm in London. It’s a quality product from top to bottom. The partners and associates are all first rate. Its reputation is second to none. This is the go-to firm for divorce in London. Simon Bruce exudes calm confidence and his clients trust him for it. Caroline Holley’s judgement is second to none and her people skills are top notch‘

‘Claire Gordon is simply brilliant. She has a fine legal mind and works tirelessly for her clients, but is prepared to tell them where to settle at the appropriate moment. She is a powerhouse: she exudes reassuring confidence, and gets the job done with efficiency, skill, professionalism and kindness‘

‘Eliza Hebditch cares passionately about her clients. She works incredibly hard to get the best outcome possible – ideally by negotiation but she is not afraid of a fight if the case doesn’t settle. She is equally at home on children cases and big-money financial cases. A star‘

‘Sarah Hutchinson is an absolute star of the team and a pleasure to work with. Caroline Holley and Sarah Hutchinson are great new faces of Farrer and are very approachable‘

‘Eliza Hebditch is a cool head in a crisis. She is a brilliant lawyer. William Massey is one of the finest solicitors in the country. He knows the law inside out and he is held in the very highest regard by all in the profession‘

‘Freddie Tatham has great legal skills and a polished manner. He is breathtakingly clear – every word he says is spot on and easily understood.  Rose Spencer Longhurst’s quiet and understated manner serves her clients well – she is very bright and combines her wealth of knowledge with emotional intelligence‘

‘Approachable and pragmatic. Direct partner involvement when necessary/required. The firm is very down to earth, ideally suited for family offices, private entrepreneurs no aura of big client/big deals/upper end transactions environment. Instead they portray the trusted advisor approach.‘

‘Richard Lane has a very cordial, can-do style. He has an ear for nuance and his advice is delivered with clarity and not overly-ponderous. As a consequence he has built long-term relationships in the publishing sector.’

‘The strong private client practice gives extra capability to the corporate practice, especially in relation to owner-managed businesses and/or businesses servicing wealth private clients themselves.‘

‘Anthony Turner has a good client manner with well-balanced judgement between key commercial and legal issues where the client doesn’t necessarily need to instruct. Available and hard-working.‘

‘They have a reassuringly straightforward and professional approach. They are knowledgeable and unshowy. Richard Lane typifies the above-described approach.‘

‘I have found that the team respond quickly and with detailed but practical advice. They are extremely nice to deal with and their fees are very reasonable and transparent.’

‘Tom Rudkin is extremely able, articulate and easy to deal with.‘

‘They are all always super responsive, and very smart. They grasp issues quickly and are happy to get on with things leading with our editorial colleagues, or me in the legal team, switching seamlessly and always providing appropriate advice.‘

‘Peter Wienand is great, always happy to take a quick view no matter how short notice my query is, and delves into the detail when we need more help from his wider team.’

‘The practice has a very good, detailed and thought-through understanding of our business and its needs and values. This is brought to bear very well by staff at all levels.‘

‘All staff have a very strong understanding of our business, its needs and values, and that comes through in their approach to work for us. I work most closely with two partners: Henry Sainty and Richard Lane, though I have worked with others. Henry has an excellent grasp of our values and our aims and brings a subtle but powerful intelligence and creativity to all matters. Richard is excellent for our M&A work: thorough, intelligent, robust and focused on getting the right outcome for us.‘

‘I have the highest regard for Sarah von Schmidt and the team at Farrer. The lawyers are a pleasure to deal with, technically strong and very sensitive to clients’ needs – they do not give cookie-cutter advice‘

‘Sarah von Schmidt is highly recommended, especially for her work on landed estates‘

‘The team has real strength and considerable expertise. It shows practical joined-up thinking and a high level of technical skill. It is very engaged in what it does‘

‘It is known for having large clients with complex needs for whom the team can offer excellent specialist services – it has real strength and depth‘

‘James Carleton is excellent for art and chattels‘

‘Bryony Cove is very empathetic and has a very good manner with clients‘

‘Oliver Piper has really good technical and client-handling skills‘

 ‘Russell Cohen continues to do amazing work; he is a great lawyer’

‘I have worked with the real estate team at Farrer & Co for years – they are truly excellent. Professional, engaging, human yet very commercial and also aggressive when required in tight bidding situations. We have an excellent working relationship where they truly understand that every hour can count sometimes, and will drop everything to make it happen. That can really make or break a deal which we have sometimes spent many months in the lead up to, so when it comes to having a cracking team on board my preference will always be this team.’

‘Their transparency and efficiency has in my experience, put them far ahead of the rest. They are a cohesive, talented bunch that appears to match the energy and enthusiasm that I offer my clients.’

‘I have worked with many of the partners and associates at Farrer & Co and find them all to provide an exceptional and uncompromising service to clients. I work with many legal firms on property transactions and Farrer & Co are in my view the best at providing a very thorough and client focused service.’

‘The residential property team at Farrers really specialise in buying and selling expensive residential properties and have separate teams that focus on commercial property and rural land. This means that they are completely comfortable with all issues that arise on transactions of this nature and furthermore are used to the kind of clients that we all have the pleasure of dealing with on these transactions. They are, in my opinion, head and shoulders above their peers for private residential property work. As a team they are very collaborative and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Laurie Horwood, Laura Conduit, Annabel Dean and Edmund Fetherstone-Dilke are all pleasant individuals that I enjoy working with and I find their attention to detail of particular merit. All are easy to deal with and I believe provide clients with the confidence required to complete high value property transactions.’

‘Edmund Fetherston-Dilke brings a huge number of years of experience to the table and occasionally tells jokes that make me laugh. He is particularly good on complicated title issues or matters needing rural and agricultural expertise.’

‘Laurie Horwood is one of the brightest sparks I’ve come across. Incredibly measured and clients find him very reassuring.’

‘Anna Birtwistle is a gem. She has unmatched client skills, incredible energy and enthusiasm in her subject and there is no doubt about her breadth of knowledge. She reads between the lines and used the full arsenal of her extensive knowledge when it comes to solutions.’

‘They are a leading player in this space. Not that many leading employment practices do both employer and employee work, and they stand out for their work for individuals.’

‘William Dawson is an éminence grise. He has great gravitas, and is a formidable opponent..’

‘I recently had a case opposite Anna Birtwistle and was really impressed. She did an excellent job, with a very tricky client.’

‘Anna Birtwistle is wonderful. A genuine pleasure to work with, highly intelligent, hugely strategic, committed, focused and an impressive ability to deal with the most difficult of clients.’

‘They have a rare spread of talent, lawyers who can cover the full range of both types of employment law and just as importantly types of client. Certainly in the top rung of firms for senior executives.’

‘Farrer & Co is now one of the leading firms for partnership transactional and non-contentious matters. The team is led by Jonathan Haley, who is completely unflappable and who engenders the utmost confidence in clients.‘

‘Farrer is a hallmarked firm well able to deliver high level, high-value advice to corporate clients as well as serving professionals well.‘

‘Jon Haley is a class act; polished and professional he inspires confidence in the client always. He is very capable and excellent in resolving problems.’

‘I have found the team I dealt with to be highly professional and attentive. They always respond in a timely manner. They are knowledgeable and experienced but also know when to seek more specialist advice if this becomes necessary.’

‘Julian Pike is highly experienced, thoughtful, articulate, confident, knowledgeable, very perceptive and personable, and always willing to work long and unsocial hours as required.  Athalie Matthews is very diligent, and excellent at forensically going through the detail. She is very considered, reliable, extremely responsive and drafts very good letters.’

‘Recognises that a law firm doesn’t have all the answers and knows how to build a coalition of advisers to support the client. The team is extremely adept at building personal relationships and binding its network into its firm.’   

‘Julian Pike is a standout operator. He understands what is realistically achievable for the client and with a compassionate approach helps get them there.’

‘Tom Rudkin is a rising star who is always willing to help think through an issue.’

‘The team offers practical, thoughtful and prompt advice. They always respond quickly and in a helpful way. Tom Rudkin is extremely able and pleasant to deal with.’

‘Very savvy in the context of reputation management, prepared to be tough when necessary, straight with the client about the strengths and weaknesses of their case. Julian Pike is clearly very experienced and an expert in this field.’

‘An extremely knowledgeable team not only in terms of what is legally possible, but also what is practical and can be implemented effectively.’

‘They have a deep understanding of the sector and try to make sure their advise recognises any limitations and sets out options to help an organisation find the most suitable solution for their circumstances.’

‘Tom Bruce is the most knowledgeable lawyer in regards to corporate governance issues in the sports sector. He has advised so many organisations, and his detailed knowledge of the sector, coupled with his legal skill, means he is now the go-to person for any governance related issues in the sport sector.’

‘David Hunt is a clear expert on all matters relating to employment law. However his real skill shines through when he is applying his knowledge to different settings, and his advice this year on employment law challenges for referees in sport has been hugely helpful. He provides clarity of thought and leaves you feeling informed and able to make decisions on the best way forward for your organisation.’

‘Henry Stevens is excellent.’

‘The team at Farrer work extremely well collaboratively, with the interests of the client remaining at the forefront of all they do.’

‘The commercial property team are proactive, easy to talk to and pragmatic in their thinking.’

‘Very easy to deal with. Clarity on single points of contact. Very very good on explaining legal issues in plain language (both in writing and orally). Always ready to talk.’

‘Mark Gauguier is outstanding. He was engaged throughout and felt as if he was really one of the team trying to get the deal over the line. Friendly and approachable at all times. Good on interpersonal skills and kept friendly even when we were discussing business. Was never patronising when I did not understand a legal point and was always able to explain matters in clear English. He was wholly engaged and thoroughly professional. A delight to work with.’

‘A personalised and professional service. They make sure that they understand the businesses that we are involved in and are proactive in their advice. They are not dogmatic in their administration.’

‘Quite above and beyond any other of the firms with which I deal.’

‘They seem to give their associates and trainees excellent experience and support/mentoring.’

‘Pragmatic, efficient and helpful. A lively, wise team to work with.’

‘We find Mark Gauguier’s team friendly, hard working and always willing to put extra effort in if necessary to get the deal done.’

‘The Farrer & Co team is one of the very best I have worked with. They have outstanding technical knowledge allied with a practical and commercial approach. They are highly responsive and always provide a point of view (rather than just describe the law). They have been particularly helpful on individual employee cases as well as newer employment law domains such as regulated references in Financial Services.’

‘Kathleen Heycock is technically very strong, always responsive, calm, highly professional and demonstrates poise at all times.’

‘They are very pragmatic and user focused. Advice is practical rather than a summary of the law. They take time to know their clients well and create long-lasting relationships.’

‘I have found Farrers to be simply first class. They have solved every problem put to them. Truly professional, approachable, consistently efficient and a winning team. More efficient by far than another large firm I’ve dealt with. There is a sense that nothing gets left on the back burner.’

‘Katie Lancaster is a truly outstanding lawyer, giving the most exemplary and clear guidance, calm reassurance, a clearly communicated analysis of the options available and a very balanced and thorough advice on the best way forward. She is a first class listener and engages with and understands the emotional aspects of particularly sensitive issues.’

‘I think Farrers are very strong in this area. They have great strength in depth from partner level down to junior associate and even paralegal. I am currently in year 5 of a very large fraud case with the firm and their performance has been impeccable throughout.’

‘Toby Graham, while known principally for his work in contentious trusts, is also very strong in civil fraud. He is a great choice for a large civil fraud case, particularly one with a trusts dimension. His stand out feature from a client perspective is an absolute determination to deliver for the client.’

‘Henry Stevens is excellent.’

‘The team at Farrer work extremely well collaboratively, with the interests of the client remaining at the forefront of all they do.’

‘The commercial property team are proactive, easy to talk to and pragmatic in their thinking.’

‘Very easy to deal with. Clarity on single points of contact. Very very good on explaining legal issues in plain language (both in writing and orally). Always ready to talk.’

‘Mark Gauguier is outstanding. He was engaged throughout and felt as if he was really one of the team trying to get the deal over the line. Friendly and approachable at all times. Good on interpersonal skills and kept friendly even when we were discussing business. Was never patronising when I did not understand a legal point and was always able to explain matters in clear English. He was wholly engaged and thoroughly professional. A delight to work with.’

‘A personalised and professional service. They make sure that they understand the businesses that we are involved in and are proactive in their advice. They are not dogmatic in their administration.’

‘Quite above and beyond any other of the firms with which I deal.’

‘They seem to give their associates and trainees excellent experience and support/mentoring.’

‘Pragmatic, efficient and helpful. A lively, wise team to work with.’

‘We find Mark Gauguier’s team friendly, hard working and always willing to put extra effort in if necessary to get the deal done.’

‘Farrer & Co consistently provide exceptionally high levels of service and account management at all times. All members of the team that we work with are knowledgeable, efficient and provide consistently high quality work. The firm also provides opportunities to hear about the latest developments in the sector through high quality events and bulletins.’

‘We tend to engage Farrer & Co when we hit something new: no case law; no definition; no regularly guidance, looking for a practical steer as to how to meet our obligations and practically move forward.’

‘Owen O’Rorke. The epitome of a knowledgeable, approachable, and diplomatic associate. He has supplied reliable and workable advice to the private schools sector since the inception of GDPR. Unequivocally recommended.’

‘Ian De Freitas – has the depth of knowledge and confidence to convince your senior management that GDPR is not the devil and compliance is both achievable and beneficial; no mean feat.’

‘Farrer & Co’s TMT team is pleasant, knowledgeable and effective. Partners and associates visibly work together to get the job done and they do so in an open and pragmatic way.‘

‘Farrer & Co operates a highly professional team and provides a very competent service to a range of high-profile clients in the public and charity spheres.‘

‘Peter Wienand has an excellent balance between technical legal knowledge, commercial acumen and an ability to explain in an easily understandable manner which non-legal colleagues could understand.‘

‘Peter Wienand is outstanding. A consummate professional, always providing robust and clear legal advice with practical and often creative observations and solutions. Has an uncanny ability of taking apart seemingly complex and unresolvable problems to arrive at incisive and most useful advice.‘

‘Natalie Rimmer, Antonia Lyne and Anisha Birk all are strong researchers and most capable.‘

‘Paul Jones and Natalie Rimmer helped us in one particular IP joint venture contract negotiation spanning several jurisdictions. They were not only insightful, friendly and helpful, but their advice was spot-on and clear. Natalie Rimmer made sure we were supported at every turn, making herself available whenever needed.‘

‘Ian De Freitas has a deep knowledge of his areas of expertise (IP, data and technology), is very well connected internationally, responsive, pragmatic and a solutions-finder.‘

‘In-depth knowledge across the property sector as a whole.’

‘Karen Phull has demonstrated the excellent quality of Farrer & Co that I have found to exist whenever I have dealt with them.’

‘Karen Phull is very detail oriented without losing sight of the big picture. She is commercially astute and tenacious.’

‘The team have a very good eye for detail as well as an approach that is both pragmatic and commercial.’

‘The individuals I work with are very personable and good at identifying options moving forward and solutions. They don’t just highlight the problems and leave you to it’

‘The Farrers team is at the cutting edge of what is possible in the land and planning disputes arena.’

‘Excellent advice, a ‘tour de force’ in projecting the argument to the opposing side and an overwhelming action plan to get the job done.’

‘If you have a problem or concern in the land planning or disputes just go to Karen Phull – no need to look elsewhere. Keep her on speed dial!’

‘They are extremely professional; prompt and quick to react to events. They also able to offer alternative strategies which are bespoke to my needs.’

‘Farrer has a great international network enabling this law firm to handle complex international cases.’

‘Advice which is consistently of the highest level delivered by top-quality operators at all levels of the business.’

‘A truly wonderful, diverse and dynamic team. Approaching work with a great attitude and willingness.’

‘Edward Banyard Smith has an in-depth knowledge in this field of law which especially includes new techniques such as building information modelling.’

‘Edward Banyard Smith is always available and happy to provide his advice which we have, without fail, found to be highly reliable, on point and commercially minded.’

‘Farrer & Co. have an intimate working knowledge of our business and its operations, allowing the firm to provide transactional support with full knowledge of our systems, processes and requirements.’

‘Marc Glancy and Bethan Waters provide sound commercial advice and are always mindful of timing, working hard to ensure that transactions are completed in line with expectations and on schedule.’

‘Farrer is a large enough firm that they can cover a great number of legal aspects and they have a simple approach to being able to connect with different partners via our main contact. Highly experienced individuals and teams that work well together.’

‘They are all highly experienced in their fields. We have a very good relationship which has been built up over a number of years. They provide the time and insight into any question, small or large.’

‘A well-organised practice with talented individuals. The team I work with are very knowledgeable and approachable with great attention to detail. The team are adaptable to change which, especially in the current environment, is a great skill to allow transactions to continue to run without interruption.’

‘The team are well regarded by myself and my colleagues. We trust them to offer sensible advice and provide practical solutions when required.’

‘They put the client’s interests first and are an asset to the firm they work for. I enjoy working with them.’

‘Excellent attention to detail. Marc Glancy is extremely approachable and exhibited first-class knowledge whilst being able to explain complicated matters in an understandable manner.’

‘The team is focused on delivering an excellent product that meets, so far as is possible, the client’s needs. The team combines undoubted technical legal knowledge with a clear desire to understand the context and the specifics. They have been excellent at taking a view on statutory matters open to interpretation.’

‘We work principally with Grania Baird and Nandini Sur. They form a strong team. Whilst demonstrating good pragmatism and flexibility, they never lose sight of the need to be technically sound. Their advice comes at a price, but they adopt a sensible approach to agreeing fees and, in my experience, represent good value for money.’

‘A first-rate team.‘

‘The whole team is professional and gives detailed and reasoned instructions. Advice and direction are well thought through and arguments are detailed and backed up with facts. They think in advance, which often pre-empts issues we may face in court.‘

‘The commitment of partner Hendrik Puschmann to arbitration as a discipline is exceptional.‘

‘It is well known for its work on behalf of wealthy individuals. The international arbitration practice is headed by the very impressive Hendrik Puschmann, who fits perfectly into the global ambitions of the firm. His team has already gained reputation for its work on complex arbitration matters.‘

‘Hendrik Puschmann is pragmatic, efficient and effective. He is a superb arbitration specialist, who is commercially minded, client focused and extremely hardworking.‘

‘Adrian Parkhouse is absolutely excellent and, in terms of raw brain-power, one of the top arbitration solicitors in London. Clients rightly love him, because he gives top-quality service and gets superb results. He’s also utterly unflappable in the most extreme circumstances.‘

‘Ian De Freitas is a top-quality litigator, who is always on top of the detail but able to see the big picture. He also always thinks both inside and outside the box, is a great team leader and gets superb results for his clients.‘