Farrer & Co > London, England > Firm Profile

‘The team is always quick to respond and generally provide very sound and pragmatic advice.’

‘Calm intelligence and good embracing of technology, particularly in relation company secretarial.’

‘Jon Haley – a calm and re-assuring problem solver.’

‘India Benjamin is very responsive, thorough and extremely pleasant to deal with.’

‘Richard Lane is also very responsive, helpful and commercially minded.’

‘Tom Bruce – best in the business for mid-market M&A – all over every aspect of a transaction while remaining commercially focused and pragmatic – very crisp execution.’

‘Jonathan Haley is a true expert in his field. He is the person you want on your team if you are planning a large institutional change or transaction.’

‘Jon Haley is a superb corporate lawyer with huge experience and ability in the field of LLPs. Well able to command respect and serves his client needs extremely well.’

‘Anna Birtwistle is a highly effective and knowledgeable lawyer who is excellent with clients.’

‘Eleanor Rowswell is extremely capable and effective lawyer.’

‘They are incredibly knowledgeable about all matters partnership. Their particular strength is the cross-overs they are able to provide so that, in addition to being able to help clients with their partnership transactions or disputes, they can also advise in relation to a host of related areas such as data protection, tax and regulatory issues. They also work closely with the firm’s private client department to assist the firm’s landed estate clients with their farming partnerships.’

‘Pro active and responsive. Give good practical advice and they try to be positive and helpful. Have a wealth of experience which they can draw on.’

‘First class knowledge of their specialised field, succinct advice, not just a recital of facts.’

‘Farrers have a very effective and experienced employment team which work well in the field of partnerships too. In addition their corporate team has outstanding ability in the field of LLPs. A very established and ‘hall marked’ firm with a deservedly excellent reputation.’

‘The commercial litigation team is supported by subject matter experts that can be readily engaged when an issue is multi-faceted, and the level of client service it provides, often at short notice, is exceptional.’

‘Very adaptable, covering a huge range of litigation with a superb cohort of excellent litigators.’

‘Kate Allass is fantastic with clients, especially those with very strong and sometimes incorrect views.’

‘Kate Allass – calm, reflective and assertive when necessary. Brooks no nonsense from opponents while remaining courteous throughout.’

‘Jolyon Connell provides outstanding expertise, advice and service.’

‘Intellectually, Jolyon Connell has an extremely sharp mind, which stays on point and very quickly separates the important and relevant from the unimportant and irrelevant.’

‘Jolyon Connell – honest no-nonsense approach, and great for his willingness to make use of the specialist expertise of his colleagues and his sense of humour. I have the utmost faith in the advice that he provides, even when it is not necessarily what I want to hear.’

‘Associate Victoria Atkins is always available to the client and with deep knowledge of the entire process.‘

‘Eleanor Rowswell consistently proved to be a trusted partner throughout the entire assignment, which spanned nearly a year and multiple complex agreements. A strong listener, with a keen eye for detail, high commercial acumen and a consistent focus on the endgame.’

‘Simon Ward was instrumental in utilising his deep knowledge of employee incentive schemes to provide relevant and clear advice on a range of complex situations that arose during the assignment.’

‘The team were highly responsive – always there, and at short notice.’

‘Eleanor Rowswell demonstrates a rare balance of professional expertise and personal understanding.’

‘Highly knowledgeable and engaged team.’

‘Tenacious and attentive – very responsive and on the ball.’

‘Anna Birtwistle is first class on content and very tactical in its application. Extremely pro-active and helpful. Very supportive and kind whilst being very cool-headed in assessing the situation and driving forward on resolution.’

‘Dedication, commitment, legal skill and negotiation nous mean they are a go-to practice.’

‘The availability and involvement of a partner whenever required is hugely impressive as is the oversight of associates and the fast turn around of work executed by both partners and associates. The expertise and knowledge displayed in this field of practice combined with extensive practical experience gives confidence that one is receiving the best possible advice and is in very safe hands‘.

‘Very client focused team working closely with institutional and high net worth families and individuals. Significant experience in property law relating to mines and minerals. Strong team with a good age and gender mix. James Maxwell is a very strong lead for the team’.

‘This team is technically very strong and from a sound foundation of experience and knowledge provides a unique solution focused service. The best I have come across in 25 years. Tom Kirkman and Edmund Fetherston-Dilke are both exceptional operators. The depth of knowledge on all rural landlord and tenant matters is second to none‘.

‘The lawyers offer a full service with all areas of law covered. They also look at things differently to ensure that the best service is offered. They are all very very good. They are also available to speak to when you need them and will go above and beyond for their clients’.

‘The team is exceptional with a breadth and depth of knowledge that is in my nearly 30 years experience, unparalleled.

‘Excellent practical and legal knowledge of their subject, depth of team for all matters rural and all matters that affect the purchase of a complex rural estate.’

‘Patrick Hammond and Edmund Fetherston Dilke, are both excellent in practical and legal terms, both highly likable, good with clients , approachable and helpful and very responsive’.

‘Associate Emily Zethraeus’ wise counsel and work are outstanding’.

‘Adrian Parkhouse is top quality and, in terms of raw brain-power, one of the finest 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. If I had an art-dispute, he’d be the only person I’d consider’.

‘Will Charrington is super clever, unbelievably hardworking, and an excellent lawyer. Top drawer for any art dispute’.

‘Farrer & Co was able to put together a team of specialists across IP and property law to support complex four-way negotiations on a series of contracts to facilitate the purchase, loan and lease of an exceptional piece of cultural property’.

‘There was no doubt the technical expertise was exceptional, but just as important was the lead partner’s (Paul Jones) ability to anticipate the other parties’ positions and next moves so that ultimately contentious issues did not prohibit the development of positive long term working relationships between the parties‘.

‘The ability to prioritise the ultimate goal of successful completion of the deal and identify acceptable compromises and solutions – the ability to work across different areas of law and to see the impact of one type of contract on another in a combined transaction – the ability to explain complex technical issues to a lay client to equip the client to make a decision and evolve the brief‘.

‘Strength in depth; clear and wide-ranging expertise in a niche market; confident and assured approach to the provision of advice’.

‘William Charrington (Senior Associate) is head-and-shoulders above many of his peers. His advice is always clear and given in a measured and digestible manner’.

‘Anne-Marie Piper – high availability for clients, despite being senior partner. Deep and lengthy knowledge of the sector, personable, responsive, measured and accessible’.

‘The individuals that we have worked with know the organisation, its history and led a large project for us over 10 years ago. Because of this they are well versed in the areas that we need advice on. They are also well connected with other firms overseas where we needed specialist advice regarding an overseas subsidiary’.

‘The team at Farrer is incredibly engaged and willing to help, whilst also keeping a very tight rein over hours. Since we started working with them we have never been let down, and my Board and I have never had cause to question their advice or recommendations or indeed the quality and thought which has gone into it; with other firms it felt sometimes as if the response was often “hedged” which wasn’t useful at all’.

‘James Maloney is genuinely interested in our work, what we do as a Trust and how to support us by ensuring we have the correct frameworks in place, and the best advice. Not only that he is very fair and transparent on costs, he treats the whole team here with respect and has shown understanding of sensitive situations’.

‘The lawyers are very responsive to requests for advice at short notice. They are creative in finding solutions and good at articulating the legal position and what options we may have. They are also good at presenting information to members of the board of trustees who need the reassurance of legal advice but are often coming to situations cold’.

‘Farrers has an exceptionally strong team of experienced Charity lawyers and we believe that they give us excellent advice. The partners we have dealt with have strong “people” skills. They are very easy to work with, take trouble to understand clients and their wishes and communicate well. The firm is also strong in other areas relevant to the trust such as property and employment’.

‘Excellent balance of strategic and practical advice, deep understanding of our organisation and key risks we are facing in the context of wider developments in the sector. Excellent judgment, listening skills, patience – sense of shared endeavour –  Esp. Peter Wienand’.

‘Hannah Whyatt ably supported and supervised by Julian Smith as partner recently provided critical advice and drafting for a complex and high value endowment fund and grant contract variation. They were involved in negotiations with project partners and provided a view on risk and general practice in an area where my own experience was more limited’.

‘An excellent trust litigation team with a good breadth of expertise and an efficient and responsible approach to dealing with difficult matters. Jeremy Gordon and Toby Graham are both excellent litigators in the trust and probate field with some very good support at associate level’.

‘It is always a delight to work with Farrer & Co’s team as it brings such depth of knowledge and experience to every case. The service to clients is impeccable’.

‘Jeremy Gordon – an ‘A list’ practitioner in this area, an effortless strategist who is able to negotiate with polite force. Charlotte Fraser – absolutely fantastic, a superstar’.

‘Toby Graham – massive experience and knowledge, combined with a debonair charm. Henrietta Mason – delightful and hugely knowledgeable. One of the best solicitors in London. Joanna Poole – effortlessly brilliant. Joseph de Lacey – a terrific associate’.

‘Toby Graham is one of the best known partners in this field – he is hands on, really knows his trust law, has great judgment and is very good at managing very large scale litigation. Tom McPhail is pretty much the best associate I have come across anywhere’.

‘Farrers has an extremely strong team in the contentious trusts field. I have worked with a wide variety of the partners and associates over a number of years, on numerous contentious trusts cases. It would be my “go to” UK firm for any contentious trusts matter’.

‘Toby Graham. Toby is simply a star performer. He brings a wealth of academic and practical knowledge and experience – whatever the trusts issues are in a case, he will have seen them before or know a lot about them. He is also extremely dedicated to achieving the client’s goals‘.

‘One of the leading teams with broad and deep experience of all of the issues that crop up in contentious trust litigation. Charlotte Fraser – cool, collected and hugely effective‘.

‘Simply an amazing team. Farrer is a full service private client firm and the family department is second to none. Undoubtedly one of the very best firms in London. I cannot speak highly enough about them. They are all team players and they play the game to their clients’ very best advantage’.

‘Sarah Hutchinson and Alex Woolley are both excellent, and clearly a great team. Their attention to detail and thoroughness is next to none, constantly reassuring with great eQ skills. They prepared me well and were very understanding of my preferences. Their experience with similar cases gave me confidence in their ability to execute and win. Great people and easy to get along with’.

‘Claire Gordon is an immensely impressive solicitor. She has an excellent command of the law (particularly in respect of international matters), has reliable instincts and a strong strategic vision. Ed Floyd is a strong addition to the Family team. He’s a good lawyer. Suzanna Eames is a star of the future – and already deservedly successful in her own right.’

‘William Massey is an amazing head of department. He is one of the very finest divorce lawyers in London. Caroline Holley is simply brilliant. She guides her clients through the stormy waters of divorce and takes them to a safe port of good settlement or victory in court. She can second guess the outcome of any case – she is always right. Her clients  adore her’.

‘John Davies is an up and coming senior associate who is clearly a partner in the making. He drafts killer letters which literally win cases. Edward Floyd is a first rate solcitor and a man you want on your side. His case and client management skills are fabulous. Frederick Tatham has recently been appointed partner and he deserved it. He is a highly polished member of the team. His strategic thinking is magnificent’.

‘Will Massey combines his huge experience with a soothing bedside manner that gives clients total confidence. Flora Harrigan would be a star of the future were she not a star of the present! Caroline Holley is dogged but unfailingly thoughtful. Claire Gordon can command the room with her intelligence and calm’.

‘Farrers balances the gravitas, respect and experience derived from its enviable long history as a firm and leading department (literally for centuries)with a modern and dynamic approach. Its complimentary, tax private client and trusts expertise makes it a one stop shop for complex financial matters and always able to call on just the right expertise no matter how esoteric the financial issue or structure. They have a universally strong partnership but are also keen promoters of the younger members, and the partners are based on merit not time served’.

‘Ed Floyd, was a very canny recent recruitment from Pennington Manches. He is a details and technical demon, with a a very strong financial and black letter law brain. No point no matter how esoteric or buried in the papers escapes him.  Clare Gordon is a star. Utterly charming and universally liked in the profession (no mean feat) she has a core of steel and combines a humane yet ruthlessly tactical approach’

‘Farrer’s personal tax, trusts and probate team is an exceptional bunch. Highly technical, personable, and extremely skilled at navigating clients and advisers through complex and challenging situations. No advisory team is complete without them’.

‘Bryony Cove is a standout partner. Technically brilliant, extremely approachable, available and pragmatic, Bryony’s advice on any private client issue is highly valued’.

‘Richard McDermott is a friendly and calming presence and is wonderful to work with‘.

‘Very reliable and established private client firm’.

‘Russell Cohen – established, clients like him, very easy going manner. Holly Jones – very reliable’.

‘Good understanding of international tax topics’.

‘Very committed; friendly and efficient’.

‘First-rate service, clever and pragmatic teams with unrivalled experience in this sector.’

‘Farrer & Co have an outstanding understanding of the higher education and charity sectors which means we always get very well thought out, pragmatic and workable advice.’

‘David Copping is our contact partner and is excellent – responsive and readily available. He analyses complex issue quickly and allocates the work to the right people.’

‘There is a breadth of competence, a willingness to engage with and disentangle high levels of complexity, a responsiveness and the confidence and experience to give clear and actionable advice which is highly distinctive about this team.’

‘Sam Macdonald – responsiveness, composure, patience, experience.’

‘Farrers have a strong team in the educational space. We often use them to help with dispute resolution with parents in our schools and for safeguarding advice.’

‘The quality of advice has always been excellent – pragmatic, supportive and the team shows a real understanding of the education sector. The advice takes into account the sector and the nuances of working in education. The firm is also proactive in providing advice at a general level as situations change which is very reassuring.’

‘A multi-disciplined and talented team is led by a number of partners. The lead partner varies, this is dictated by the area of law that is being advised on.’

‘David Smellie – A figure of national importance as an expert, advisor and thought leader in safeguarding.’

‘The education team is well resourced and managed. Team members have excellent in-depth experience in a wide variety of matters which are relevant to clients in the education sector ranging from employment to complaints to external reviews. They take a collaborative approach, sharing sector knowledge and often working with the charities team to do the same.’

‘Alice Yandle is outstanding, one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. She is super bright, strategic in her approach and always thinks a few steps ahead and with the ultimate preferred outcome in mind. Add to that her client care skills, diligence, responsiveness and phenomenal grasp of the law and issues in any situation, and you have the real deal: a solicitor who you can rely on and who will look out for their client. It is rare to find an advisor with Alice’s emotional intelligence.’

‘Full service team with great experience in the education sector. Great to have in your camp for regulatory work. Accessible and responsive.’

‘Alice Yandle is our main contact. She is truly exceptional in every way – cares deeply about her work, appears very conscientious and presents her advice to us clearly and with great skill. The advice is always practical and easy to follow.’

‘Partners are very much involved and lead their teams, which cannot be said for all real estate firms. A hands on approach, without interfering, offering a smooth transaction. All members of the team we’ve worked with are extremely knowledgeable, sensible, practical and communicate! The service is a cut above the rest and Farrer & Co is the top law firm we recommend to discerning clients’.

‘Laura Conduit, Laurie Horwood and Hugh Wigzell are a thoroughly professional team who are always on hand to answer any questions posed either by myself or by our mutual clients. Something which is rare these days! Their knowledge is detailed and advice is concise. Always prepared to look at everything from all angles and possibilities and going above and beyond their remit. A pleasure on every occasion to work with delivering a smooth outcome’.

‘I work regularly with the principal partners; Laurie Horwood, Annabel Dean, Laura Conduit and Edmund Fetherston-Dilke in the residential property department. I also work closely with their associates including Jenna Whistler, Hugh Wigzell and Adam Fletcher, all of whom are excellent at understanding any legal issues which come to light following a survey and clearly explaining this to the client. All of the partners and associates I work with exhibit a keen attention to detail and a quick understanding of the problems or issues I raise with them. They are also all very personable and pleasant individuals and it is a pleasure to work with them!’.

‘The team is always on hand and works extremely closely together. They have given excellent advice throughout all the transactions I have worked with them on. My main dealings have been with Hugh Wigzell who has been exceptional, always contactable, professional, polite and very knowledgeable.’

‘An outstanding team for residential conveyancing. Exceptional experience and knowledge throughout the team but also extremely approachable and excellent bedside manner. I know I can recommend them in the full knowledge that clients will get an exceptional service.’

‘Having worked on several deals with Annabel, Laura, Hugh, Lindsay, Jenna, Edmund and Laurie, I can vouch they are all brilliant. Incredibly conscientious, open minded, experienced, hardworking and intelligent’.

‘The team has a far-reaching and multi disciplinary practice. So whilst we may use 90% of one section within the firm, it is great to know we have the back up of further expertise in different fields should we need it’.

‘Laura Conduit is a consummate professional, she is diligent, consistent and available whenever needed. Reacts rapidly to problems and nothing is too much trouble. Edmund Featherstone Dilke, is a man with more real estate law knowledge than anyone else I have ever dealt with. His calm and relaxed approach betray quite what is going on in his brain’.

‘David Morgan was extremely popular with the business – he was very responsive and available, and went above and beyond to make our lives easier. He also had a very thorough approach and knew our documents inside out.’

‘Farrers are unique in the range of services they provide. They have provided dedicated forums to support in-house lawyers which, in my experience is unique. Through this forum they deliver specialist training, which has been a great support for myself and my team.’

‘David Morgan is an outstanding lawyer. Not only is his knowledge exceptional, but what stands him apart is his real-world application of the law. He understands our industry and doesn’t waste our time with silly suggestions. Thomas Rudkin is also a fantastic lawyer. Again, he understands our industry and adjusts the advice he provides accordingly.’

‘Feel like you are working in partnership to get to the right result.’

‘Friendly, accessible and responsive with a broad range of expertise.’

“Jessica Reed is an incredibly attentive and personable partner. She takes the time to clearly explain complicated regulatory issues and provides workable and creative proposals to achieve an effective outcome. Jessica has an impeccably efficient working and project management style and provides regular progress updates, which made me feel confident and respected as a client.”

‘The team is the leader in the market for reputation management legal expertise and guidance for clients in our opinion. The team always seeks to bring to the disposal of the client ‘best in class’ third party partners to provide a holistic approach to their client deliverables and needs. They are by far the most transparent and flexible strategic firm that we deal with.’

‘Julian Pike, Thomas Rudkin and Olly Lock – we talk to on a weekly basis. They always remain in contact and make us feel very much a collaborative partner in providing the necessary client solutions. These individuals are very good at also engaging in new markets sectors, where their expertise is well suited.’

‘Farrer & Co are experts in their field in terms of reputational management.’

‘We have done significant amounts of work with Farrer & Co over the years and view them as a go to firm for reputation management. Significant expertise built up over many years, and a strong team at both partner and associate level. They continue to innovate and broaden their offer, sometimes bringing on board third party experts to provide additional insight and expertise which is very helpful. Strong client handling and client care – clients get that bespoke feel.’

‘Julian Pike – hugely experienced, with a vast array of expertise to draw upon, Julian still enjoys getting stuck in and fighting for his clients. Charming to work with and delivers first rate advice. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Tom Rudkin – we have been working with Tom for several years and his recent partnership is well deserved. Brings a young and innovative perspective to issues around social media and online, he has also built specialist expertise in education and safeguarding. Very hard working and a pleasure to work with and still top of his game.’

‘Athalie Matthews – very much a rising star, Athalie gives great advice and really cares about the results her clients get. Writes beautifully and can act at speed.’

‘Tom Rudkin is exceptional – he provides an all round service starting with outstanding advice on how to respond to press enquiries, dealing with the lawyers for the newspapers and general advice.’

‘The team are engaged, humble and highly competent. They work very well as a team and no ego shines above their commitment to the work. Very creative, responsive and practical.’

‘I work closely with John Wilkinson and Tom Rudkin, both of whom are stand-out lawyers who apply creativity, empathy and practicality to their work. I love working with them, and they make our engagements with other clients easier through their seamless collaboration and support.’

‘Farrer & Co are professional and responsive, they provide a firm balance of understanding and empathy to the queries we bring to them whilst offering robust and clear advice.’

‘The approach is always human and many of the support measures the team offer e.g. the podcast series and weekly employment law updates always ensures you are working with a firm that has its finger on the pulse of contemporary employment practice.’

‘Anna Britwistle is exceptional: not only a brilliant lawyer, she has uncommon tactical nous, and is always willing to go the extra mile.’

‘The employment team provide holistic professional and pragmatic support on all people related matters at our charity pulling in experts to support complex issues when required.’

‘They provided innovative training to all our senior leadership team responsible for carrying out complex investigations to ensure we operated within the law but also mindful of EDI and best practice.’

‘The most amazing standout partner for me is Rachel Lewis. She is very responsive to our organisations needs and has worked hard to understand the complexities of how we operate. Her advice provides the legal advice but also pragmatic recommendations of the best way to achieve an outcome.’

‘Dedication, commitment, legal skill and negotiation nous mean they are a go to practice.’

‘Very attentive and friendly service. Employment advice is always first class delivered in a very professional manner.’

‘The Farrers team are the pioneers of working with landowners for legacy development. It is their common aspiration that creates the legal environment which fuses landowner ambition with the commercial acumen of the developer, leading to better social, aesthetic and financial outcomes and the creation of better new places.’

‘The team are all high calibre individuals who are very focused upon their work, engaging well with all parties and working collaboratively towards the best outcome for their clients.’

‘The best connected firm of lawyers in the country with an extraordinary depth of knowledge.’

‘Charles Anderson – a level of knowledge and experience like no other with a true passion for his job.’

‘Barbara Beasley is a good thinking lawyer who is quick to understand problems and works hard to resolve them.’

‘Fantastic all round.’

‘Jo Ord – very switched on and decisive. Gives clear tactical advice.’

‘An exceptional team who genuinely care about their client’s interest.’

‘Jo Ord – a very able, likeable lawyer with a good commercial brain. Siobhan Jones – a formidable property litigator combining charm with real genuine ability.’

‘The team is very well resourced at all levels – every fee earner is talented and highly capable. They work brilliantly together and collaborate effectively with counsel.’

‘Siobhan Jones is a brilliant team leader: she is great at seeing the big picture and developing tactics but also very engaged on the detail.’

‘Tom Dobson is an excellent all rounder; he is a great lawyer, an effective communicator, highly organised, very good on tactics and thinking strategically to achieve client aims. Always a pleasure to work with and a true star.’

‘The whole team is great! They are fun, human and approachable.’

‘In the context of sports law, Farrer & Co is the firm that has been longest in the sector and it has built up a wealth of experience and knowledge enabling it to deliver practical and effective administration of matters on behalf of clients, in particular sports governing bodies.’

‘Julian Pike is one of the UK’s leading reputation management lawyers.’

‘Tom Rudkin is an excellent litigator and adviser, with a brilliant client manner, and a sense of what will be important in any dispute. He is calm, assured, and expert – always thinking ahead of the client’s strategic imperatives.

‘Julian Pike is truly excellent and charming with clients as well as being v bright.’

‘Farrer & Co have a long history of working in sports and therefore have a depth of knowledge in many different areas’

‘Julian Pike is excellent in all aspects of sport, particularly with issues around reputational management.’

‘Very strong private client immigration team which combines well with the firm’s wider practice in disparate areas such as family law and dispute resolution.’

‘Farrer & Co is a team of highly professional lawyers who are able to solve different complex problems. I would like to point out that the team is very attentive to customers and has a clear organisation of workflow.’

‘I am happy with the quick response they’ve given to all my queries with necessary clarification. They were available always and have done application processing as quickly as possible. Will definitely recommend.’

‘Really efficient team that accomplishes what it tells you it will do at the price that it tells you it will do it at. No negative surprises just effective working. At the same time they are readily available quickly should any client hurdles appear. Couldn’t ask for a better service.’

‘Elena Hinchin, partner of Farrer & Co, is a high-level professional. She is distinguished by the ability to work with a large amount of information, sensitive and attentive attitude to the client, thoughtful and correct selection of necessary documents. A properly constructed plan of our cooperation helped to achieve a successful result.’

‘Great, full service team advising on immigration. Elena Hinchin and Zoe Jacob are exceptional in this space. They both go far beyond the black letter law and give highly practical and commercial advice. They are go-to advisors for any high-stakes immigration advice.’

‘Sonia Cala-Lesina is the person we work with. She is personable, knowledgeable, efficient and keeps us up to date with everything. Elena Hinchin is the partner. She is great and I feel extremely comfortable with the team.’

‘Elena Hinchin leads the team and is uniquely placed to act for individuals based in former CIS states. She is hugely experienced, extremely well-connected, highly efficient and effective in achieving positive outcomes.’

‘A friendly approachable, no nonsense team that get the job done (and well!)’

‘Hayley Wilson is fun to work with, because she is thorough, meticulous and efficient’

‘Meghan Hatfield is great, thorough and responsive’

‘Farrer & Co have a good strong team dealing with property and land issues. Having dealt with the firm over a number of years I am impressed by their practical advice.’

‘Karen Phull is first rate, having a local authority background which gives her a significant advantage over other planning lawyers. Combined with the huge strength in depth of the firm’s extensive property work this puts her in the ideal space to advise on complex transactions.’

‘Very proactive very knowledgeable and always happy to discuss tactics, the approachability was very very impressive.’

‘I would say that the team are very commercially aware and provide pragmatic advice by setting out options for discussion. Their strength is their strong relationships with clients and consultants.’

‘I would say that they are highly skilled and, most importantly, easy and good to work with. Many projects go on for many months or years and it is essential to have confidence in their abilities and to be able to work well together.’

‘Excellent knowledge of planning law and careful and attentive service to private clients concerned about planning issues.’

‘Karen Phull is excellent and very personable.’

‘The team is very personable and approachable and make themselves available – they go above and beyond. They have a good range of knowledge and have the ability to explain complex technical points in really user friendly ways.’

‘Their practical approach to matters, putting client’s interest before any other matter. Very intensive involvement, creating a seamless team with the clients.’

‘Peter Wienand is a very competent partner who is extremely knowledgeable and takes a sensible approach to resolving disputes. Anisha Birk is an excellent associate who provides very high quality support.’

‘Paul Jones is a highly competent partner who provides a strong commercial approach and runs a strong team.’

‘Natalie Rimmer is an expert in IP law. We have had the opportunity to work with Natalie and she has profound expertise.’

‘The practice has a very good reputation.’

‘Edward Banyard Smith is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, responsive and efficient. He strikes the perfect balance between professional and friendly.’

‘Although the team is a small one, it has a level of expertise, knowledge and experience that belies its size.’

‘The team is experienced and knowledgeable about the standard forms of construction contracts, and it is well versed in dealing with projects of all sizes and complexity.’

‘Edward Banyard Smith has a calm and reassuring approach combined with a deeply impressive level of knowledge and expertise, enabling him to provide comprehensive and incisive advice across the full range of construction issues.’

‘The Farrer team has strong expertise in real estate matters and never relies only on one individual. In case of absences, the hand overs are smooth so that there is continuity in the coverage. They provide clear guidance to the bank not only on the legal matters, but also when looking at the operational and commercial aspects.’

‘Experts in complex landed estate and trust structures. The team work well together to find solutions and communicate their thought process and decisions clearly.’

‘The quality of their service and the constant level of the service regardless of the contact person are praiseworthy. The lawyers have a good ability to find solutions to tailor made requests.’

‘They are very responsive and always available when needed. Very professional and dedicated.’

‘Commercial, pragmatic and practical advice on when a point is important and when to concede.’

‘Relationships are always very personable and professional at the same time. The various colleagues always demonstrate an extremely high level of knowledge.’

‘The individuals are incredibly approachable and friendly, but also very professional in their approach.’

‘Martin Blake is very hands on and will step in when he feels there are more difficult situations to discuss and assist the bank in the decision process for pragmatic solutions that never jeopardise the bank’s legal position.’

‘The team is very responsive, and provides focussed, commercial advice’.

‘Grania Baird, for her breadth of legal knowledge as well as industry awareness. Nandini Sur, for her commercial acumen and willingness to engage with business colleagues directly when advising.’

‘Very responsive and produce very good work.’

‘Very collaborative, hard working, pragmatic and knowledgeable.’

‘Farrers has one of the best disputes teams in London (and anywhere). They do a stupendous job – always available, technically excellent, good drafting, very cost-conscious, and (importantly) unstuffy.’

‘Hendrik Puschmann is highly experienced and highly regarded in the UK, Austria and internationally. Extraordinarily knowledgeable and hardworking, he is also very responsive, and can be relied upon to respond to queries quickly and without fuss.‘

‘Provides excellent legal advice and service. Hendrik Puschmann and his team answer all questions in due time and in a most satisfying manner – no weaknesses’

‘Hendrik Puschmann is a star arbitration lawyer. His knowledge of the field is encyclopaedic, he is a master tactician, and he manages to condense highly complex matters into clear, comprehensible advice and drafts.‘

‘Hendrik Puschmann is a highly skilled lawyer.’

‘Hendrik Puschmann is not only very responsive, the input he provides is to the point. He’s always open to pursuing creative avenues and he’s supportive of alternative dispute resolution methods.’

‘Hendrick Puschmann is a really good arbitration practitioner – he sees the wood from the trees and maintains calm under enormous pressure.’

‘Kate Allass is excellent – a great strategist, who is very much a trusted adviser and go-to lawyer for clients with complex disputes.’