Farrer & Co > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Anna Birtwistle and her associate term were first class. Hand’s on, very available, and extremely hard working. They all really took the time to understand the matter and what the client wanted from it. ’

‘Anna Birtwistle is a fantastic lawyer. She’s extremely hardworking, knowledgeable and empathetic. In her field of law, Anna is one of the very best, I cannot praise her enough. ’

‘Eleanor’s guidance was superb in a very tricky situation. Specifically, she knew the docs very well and identified a number of drafting issues that were unclear and caused issues. The drafting of our settlement agreement was watertight and she shows very strong attention to detail. I felt very comfortable in her negotiating with the other side – she knew what was important in those discussions. She also was not afraid to tell me when I was being too aggressive in my negotiating stance which I appreciated.’

‘I would recommend Eleanor wholeheartedly to anyone. She is highly competent, fights for her clients, and has a sense of humour.’

‘A strong and professional firm with an excellent market presence. A class act!’

‘Jonathan Haley is a strong corporate lawyer who inspires confidence in the LLP world. Superb with clients.’

‘They have specialist partnership/LLP knowledge which is well supported by their corporate and private client offerings.’

‘John Haley is a consummate solicitor. He knows his stuff and makes clients feel calm and confident. ’

‘The team has exceptional knowledge and experience in litigation, and they are able to assemble external teams of subject matter specialists rapidly to strengthen defences.’

‘The whole team has an excellent bedside manner, and is able to navigate through extremely-painful processes while keeping clients calm and positive. They make the experience as pleasant as it is possible to be. Huge depth of knowledge and experience.’

‘Farrers has very well-recognised ability to deal with extremely high-profile cases. Extremely commercial and pragmatic.’

‘The disputes team at Farrer & Co is fantastic, and can go head to head with the absolutely top firms in very heavy disputes that are worth billions. The disputes team is small, which gives it a similar feel to working with an elite boutique rather than a part of a larger firm.’

‘The partners are absolutely top notch, as are the associates. They are also genuinely the nicest people to work with. They are very good at building a team with complementary skills and distributing responsibility within the team.’

‘Gerard Heyes – outstanding at investigating fraud and working out the relationships, the money movements, and the motivations – very good litigator too. Ben Longworth – excellent at case strategy, good decision maker and fantastic manager.’

‘Jolyon Connell – very good technically and very strategic; John Wilkinson is fantastic at running a team and has great judgement; William Charrington is a very good up and comer, and excellent at art disputes; Sally Mantell is way ahead of her seniority, hard-working and very bright; and Victoria Atkins is very thorough and really on top of her brief.’

‘Blue Elliott is a seriously-talented and tough diplomat.’

‘I worked extensively with Eleanor on the exit of the partnership where I was working. Eleanor’s guidance was superb in a very tricky situation. Specifically, she knew the docs very well and identified a number of drafting issues that were unclear and caused issues. The drafting of our settlement agreement was watertight and she shows very strong attention to detail. I felt very comfortable in her negotiating with the other side – she knew what was important in those discussions. She also was not afraid to tell me when I was being too aggressive in my negotiating stance which I appreciated. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone in a similar situation to me. She is highly competent, fights for her clients and has a sense of humour. Thank you, Eleanor!’

‘Charmaine Pollock handled my exit from an exec role – so it was a pretty stressful time for me. She handled the situation with empathy and was supportive throughout. She was firm with the other side when needed, but also recognised the importance of settling promptly.’

‘The great thing about Farrer & Co was the all-round service they provided. I was really impressed by how quickly they were to help me and how much confidence they gave me in their expertise. If one of the team wasn’t available to talk to, then someone else in the team was already fully briefed on my case to give me the same level of support/advice which was crucial.’

‘I was really impressed by how proactive and thorough the individuals were to understand all the details of my case. Individuals in other firms had been less willing to provide solid advice in the initial stages. However, Alice Yandle gave me some great advice early on which not only helped my case getting to a good outcome but also reassured me during a difficult time.’

‘James Maxwell is amazing, responsive, and bright. Simon Pring has superb business skills, great acumen, and is responsive. Tom Kirkman is a great lawyer, good fun, and bright. Rose Gurney is wonderful to work with.’

‘They are the perfect team.’

‘Farrer & Co have provided excellent advice for our clients. Their advice on legal matters has been swiftly and expertly delivered. Proactive and professional associate level team supported by partner supervision works well.’

‘Rose Gurney is particularly noteworthy. She is professional and handles awkward matters in a diplomatic way. Her robust approach on a difficult transaction was hugely beneficial to our client.’

‘Simon Pring is a consummate master of his game.’

‘Professional, cutting edge advice for clients on renewables such as battery storage, solar and general estate management matters for rural estates, including landlord and tenant matters and mineral advice, provided in a timely manner. Have strength in depth and specialist expertise in all rural issues.’ 

‘Paul Krafft is first class. The most comprehensive team of rural property specialists.’

’‘Edmund Fetherston-Dilke is an exemplary lawyer full of knowledge, wisdom, and a marvellous sense of understated humour.’

‘Farrer & Co has the strongest art and cultural property team in practice. I recommend them above all others.’

‘Partner Isabel Paintin is the best heritage property lawyer in practice. She is hands down the cleverest, most thoughtful, and the best.’

‘Associate Will Cudmore has a very strong art and heritage practice.’

‘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.’ 

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

‘A great firm with a very deep bench in terms of talented associates and peerless sectoral knowledge. There is no issue they haven’t seen before. You can put your absolute faith in this firm. Tremendous added value as well.’

‘Paul Jones is the most responsive lawyer I have ever worked with, and incredibly thorough, personable and knowledgeable.’

‘Farrers act for a number of major museums and galleries, as well as private individuals, in art law cases.’

‘They are truly experts in their field, totally focused, and, on the rare occasions when they don’t have the answer, they know where to look so that we never waste time or pay for juniors to research a subject. A true partner.’

‘Laetitia Ransley is a delight to work with; straight to the point, effective, with an amazing depth of knowledge and, like Elizabeth Jones and Sarah Gill, always focused on maintaining the trust that has been established through open and honest communication.’ 

‘Sara van der Pas provides a unique insight through previous in-house legal work within a large charity providing genuine insights as if through the eyes of an in-house counsel.’

‘Sam Macdonald is an exceptional partner who goes out of his way to be highly attentive and responsive. He strikes an excellent balance between knowledge of the sector and regulator, alongside a keen mind for strategy and commercial objectives.’ 

‘Farrer & Co are best in class for charities. I simply wouldn’t use another charity law practice. They really practice modern charity governance and ethos in a way many of their competitors don’t. They are super responsive, thoughtful and thorough.’

‘Elizabeth Jones is an absolutely first-class mind who is incredibly good with clients, counter-parties and the regulator. As excellent in the room as she is on paper. A ninja in dealing with the most complex cases and making them simple.’

‘Sara van der Pas is another first-rate, up-and-coming member of the team who has the added experience of her in-house experience between her years of practice at Farrer & Co.‘

‘Farrer & Co consistently provide us with clear, practical and robust advice. Julian Smith is an exceptional lawyer who is always able to balance the academic with the pragmatic.’

‘Toby Graham, Jeremy Gordon, and Charlotte Fraser are all stars in this field. All the more junior associates are impressive.’

‘Undoubtedly one of the best teams in the country. It comprises several very strong solicitors, but the superb Charlotte Fraser and wonderful Joanna Poole are particularly well respected in the contentious trusts and probate world.’

‘Tom McPhail is without a doubt the best associate I’ve worked with. He is extremely clever and very pleasant to work with. Toby Graham is brilliant at moving a case forward, and despite his seniority will get his hands dirty in the detail.’

‘At all levels of the firm, they combine an incisive legal judgement with a practical and unpretentious manner which underlines that they know what they’re doing.’

‘Farrers have a great, and well deserved, reputation in the market for providing extremely high-quality, highly strategic advice in tricky litigation, and for leveraging great settlements’

‘Toby Graham is tenacious and methodical holding years of private client trust and probate litigation experience. Toby is an outstanding leader in the private client trust and probate litigation realm.’

‘The very talented Charlotte Fraser and Joanna Poole are hugely experienced and able, with the ability to see the bigger picture. Charlotte is supremely well organised. Joanna has a disarming combination of real steeliness and charm who fights for the right result for her clients.’

‘Elizabeth Sainsbury is a brilliant new partner who has proven herself fully able to lead the very biggest trusts cases. She is incredibly efficient, on top of the detail, and a wonderful team manager.’

‘Great combination of professionalism, outstanding technical ability, commercial acumen, great judgement as well as empathy and a human dimension – outstanding all round. Farrer are a cut above the rest!’

‘Ed Floyd has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and pays forensic attention to detail making him a top choice for big cases where he will know the papers inside out.’

‘Amy Radnor is super smart, is wonderful with clients proving kind but firm, and has good judgment.’

‘Caroline Holley is a simply superb lawyer. She has fantastic strategic vision and a real mastery of the law. She is formidable and has an incredible drive. She marshals her cases brilliantly, with an excellent team beneath her. She cares deeply about her clients, both in terms of the outcome for them and their welfare. This really shines through in her interactions with them and they respond sensationally well to it.’

‘Freddie Tatham is one of my favourite lawyers and all round people. He is a ferociously good lawyer who will go very far. He is a shrewd operator who carefully navigates his client’s case to maximise the outcome for them. He achieves really good results and does so with panache. Client’s adore him and his manner which is both professional and charming.’

‘John Davies is a brilliant partner. He is technical with a strong international focus. He pairs his knowledge with a very well honed bedside manner. He is incredibly patient and kind with clients and you can see, quickly, that they value him enormously.’

‘Alex Woolley is a rising star. He is quickly ascending towards being a partner. He is very talented and will go very, very far. He is both diligent, technical and thoughtful which is a powerful combination. Clients love him because they can sense how invested he is in their case.’

‘Farrers are a fabulous family law team. They are the leading firm in London. They have an old world feel but they approach cases in an entirely modern way: they are the very best.’

‘Farrer have a long-standing reputation for expertise in non-contentious private client work which is supported by their equally impressive contentious team. Ollie Piper is really impressive.’

‘Team is quality throughout, from extremely bright and able young associates up to some of the most experienced and well-known names in the area. Bryony Cove – excellent client management.’

‘Russell Cohen is a first-rate operator supported very well by a high-calibre team. Jennifer Ridgway is technically impressive and has great client management skills.’

‘Bryony Cove’s ability to get to the crux of the issue, offering advice on appropriate action and, more importantly, when action is not required is second-to-none. Her passion for the job is visible to all. Nicola Pomfret’s knowledge and professionalism makes her a go to member of the team.’

‘Farrer is undoubtedly a top-notch firm for private client legal advice, with a solid track record and reputation, not only in the UK market but worldwide.’

‘Alexandra Hollingshead: Good ability to assimilate a large amount of detail for any particular client. Very thorough and not afraid of asking penetrating questions or making bold statements in furtherance of her clients’ interests.’ 

‘Farrers is of course one of the top firms in the private client world, possessing a depth in its partnership that few firms can rival. We work particularly closely with Sarah von Schmidt on two very significant matters, Nick Dunnell on another and Russell Cohen on another, all of which involve complex cross-border tax and estate planning.’

‘Sarah von Schmidt is deeply experienced, knowledgeable and can juggle the complexities of various legal systems masterfully. Sarah is highly respected in our field by fellow lawyers and advisors, and inspires loyalty and gratitude in her clients. She also has a charismatic personal charm and talent for creating camaraderie and trust within the teams she leads.’

‘What is unique about Farrer is their in-depth understanding of safeguarding and education law; it is deeply reassuring as a school to work with them knowing that their knowledge base is second to none. Their approach is very modern and forward-thinking as well which is much appreciated.’

‘Katie Fudakowski is whip-smart, thoughtful and deeply knowledgeable about education law, employment law and child safeguarding. Her advice is always thoughtful and well-considered and it is reassuring to work with her as she leaves no stone unturned.’

‘Alice Yandle is a stand-out. She combines exceptional compassion and clarity with pocket Rottweiler tendencies as the matter requires. She is exceptionally on it, acute and remarkably efficient.’

‘Katie Fudakowski is a former barrister with shrewd legal acumen and fantastic client care skills. She knows the private schools sector inside out and has expertise in safeguarding and discrimination law.’

‘The Farrer & Co team are deeply knowledgeable about all matters school and further education related. They boast an enviable reputation amongst the independent school sector counting some of the leading schools in the country amongst their clients.’

‘Jonathan Eley and his team are quite simply outstanding in their knowledge of employment law within the Independent School sector. Their support means they remain our go-to counsel when in need of advice.’

‘Maria Strauss is a superb person to work with. She is clear, thorough, professional and always punctual with her communication. She has a laudable ability to make highly complex aspects understandable to clients and her clarity is second to none.’

‘Jonathan Eley is a highly experienced and astute adviser, fully expert in safeguarding and employment, and brilliantly equipped to support schools through even the most labyrinthine of issues. He combines thoughtfulness and sensitivity with a sharply analytical mind, and is adept at identifying solutions with integrity and pragmatism.’

‘Laura Conduit is one of the keystones of Farrer & Co and has helped bring an elevated level of professionalism to Farrer & Co and is at the top of her game. Well recognised and highly regarded by all property and legal professionals for dealing with Prime and Super Prime property for her HNW/UHNW clients.’

‘Annabel Dean is an exceptional legal adviser and is well and truly part of the Farrer & Co furniture. Her ability to grapple with complex issues in a calm and collected manner and communicate them simply to her clients is a fantastic asset and is why she is one of the leading acolytes in the real estate sector.’

‘Laura Conduit – a problem solver and an extremely hard worker. Hugh Wigzell – brilliant communication and great with clients. Edmund Fetherston-Dilke – a wealth of experience and able to overcome every obstacle.’

‘This team are exceptional. Their knowledge and attention to detail are of a very high level. Adding to that the team are approachable and always on hand to help out in all situations. Laura Conduit, Annabel Dean and Hugh Wigzell are simply amazing.’

‘Market leading team who consistently go above and beyond. Deep knowledge and understanding of the law coupled with a personable approach makes them best in class.  Hugh Wigzell, Laura Conduit, and Edmund Fetherston-Dilke – all exceptional.’

‘I believe Farrer & Co are an outstanding law firm in the field of residential property. I find their attention to detail and diligent approach to property transactions to be their key strength. Client engagement is strong and communication very good. ’

‘They are the go-to lawyers for the elite agents and developers in prime central London and having them on either side of a transaction gives comfort to all involved.’

‘Laura Conduit and Edmund Fetherston-Dilke together know more about residential property law than anyone else I know, and time and time again have demonstrated a fearsome commitment to looking after their clients.’

‘The team is very responsive and engaged. They understand the nuances of the business. ’

‘Everyone we have worked with has been friendly, calm and professional. Their manner works very well both with the legal team but also with our internal stakeholders.’

‘Paul Jones is a very responsive and knowledgeable partner who understands the pressures on in-house lawyers and his team, including David Morgan, is able to navigate varying pressure adeptly when working on a matter.’

‘The team is responsive and personable. They always provide practical and thoughtful advice.’

‘Pragmatic and thoughtful legal advice.’

‘Henry Sainty and Alan Baker take time to really understand the business.’

‘Henry Sainty and his team have incredible attention to detail and great knowledge of commercial and IP law. I had a very complex IP clause in a contract which Henry and his team dealt with swiftly!’

‘They are a very hands-on but pragmatic team. They are efficient at getting to the point, while also managing stakeholders and maintaining relationships with counter-parties. They were a pleasure to have on the other side of the table!’

‘Marie Bates is really impressive – she balanced attention to detail with commercial pragmatism, and helped negotiate tricky issues while maintaining our respective clients’ goodwill.’

‘Simon Ward has been very good at retaining and acknowledging our desired positions from previous deals, which brings a real advantage from having that continuity. This means that during our negotiations, he is able to infer from prior deals and save time, which is an efficient way of working together.’

‘The team at Farrer are simply outstanding in managing our high expectations for corporate matters. We have worked with them for many years, and they continue to consistently provide bespoke, responsive, and high quality advice always in a timely manner with a successful outcome.’

‘We highly rate the whole corporate team at Farrer who stand out amongst others in this area. However, I would specifically mention Marie Bates and Emily Jamieson, who go the extra mile and are a real pleasure to work with. They clearly have an excellent and efficient way of working together.’

‘Richard Lane’s team provided an excellent service with first-class advice delivered promptly, and with a strong focus on key commercial matters.’

‘Anthony Turner is exceptional, diligent, dedicated, and a consummate professional. I cannot recommend Farrer highly enough. ’

‘Excellent service from practitioners with deep knowledge of the law, highly commercial, and a pleasure to work with. Willing to go “an extra mile” to achieve a good result.’

‘Farrer & Co have an absolutely top class team, across the board. Excellent judgment, strategy and client-management. Maria Strauss is superb. Completely sound in judgment and practical.’

‘David Hunt is the ideal employment law solicitor. Intelligent, hard-working, practical, empathetic and utterly unflappable. I can put him before any member of my organisation, from the most junior to the most senior, and know that he will inspire confidence and trust.’

‘Alice Yandle became a partner within the past couple of years, but she was performing at that level for a long time beforehand. Her clients always know that she’s 100% behind them. She’s the sort of lawyer you want at your shoulder as you go over the top.’

‘Anna Birtwistle offers very strategic and precise advice. Charmaine Pollock is a strong second chair.’

‘Very personal and responsive service. Rachel Lewis gives an outstanding service.’

‘They are timely and quick with their response times. They have a very strong employment team, led by some very knowledgeable legal brains. They are a pleasure to work with, and I am confident in their advice and guidance.’

‘Kathleen Heycock – is outstanding and gets to the heart of the issues quickly and is pragmatic in her advice.’

‘Anna is a no-nonsense, straight talking person when it comes to giving legal advice. However, she has very engaging qualities in learning about her clients and their demands very quickly.’

‘The team’s knowledge and experience within the retail fund space is second to none and they are always at the forefront of understanding the regulator’s ever-changing requirements, particularly in relation to new fund and fund change applications.’

‘The team is made up of a number of excellent individuals with varying skill sets that complement each other and they are always on hand to assist and advise when needed.’

‘Grania Baird, in my opinion, is the best-in-class in the retail fund space. Grania will always make herself available to discuss matters and the assistance and advise she has provided has proved invaluable.’

‘The firm is well established, and has a highly knowledgeable team that is particularly well regarded for authorised funds being created for the private wealth and charity sectors. It has built strong capabilities in ESG, sustainable and responsible investing.’

‘Grania Baird is a very experienced funds lawyer who has developed a well regarded team.’

‘Jessica Reed, since being promoted to partner, has increasingly specialised in the application of sustainable finance and ESG regulation to investment funds, though has broad knowledge and experience in authorised funds, including advising on fund launches and fund changes.’

‘Farrer & Co stands out e from other high-quality providers of professional legal advice in the information rights/data protection field because of the depth of their experience and knowledge in the public sector. The practical and legal challenges faced in the public sector differ from the private sector and Farrer & CO wholly understand these difference and have their finger on the pulse of live risks, legal and otherwise, within our sector.’

‘Jeremy Isaacson has a wealth of experience and knowledge within our sector and is able to marry first-class legal advice with a practical and pragmatic understanding of the specific challenges faced in the public sector. He always brings calm and good humour to any apparent crisis.’

‘Deep knowledge of the charitable sector and specific legislative requirements as they relate to education. Full suite of support with access to experts in a variety of areas related to educational institutions.’

‘High degree of availability, across time zones. Very responsive to emergent needs for experts both within the firm and referrals outside of the firm as appropriate. Excellent client care and support.’

‘Excellent team, well supported and led by Julian Pike. They give sound, comprehensive advice.’

‘Julian Pike is cool and calm, with great judgment.’

‘Expert client handlers and diverse work.’

‘Thomas Rudkin is a commercial and strategic adviser.’

‘Julian Pike is an experienced operator, able to handle any crisis.’

‘The experience is extremely positive. The team attends to urgent instructions without hesitation or fault. They are very well positioned within the legal fraternity, and call on any and all resources as they deem necessary.’

‘Clients are guided through the English legal system with confidence and expertise. The team also has a broad understanding of international laws and systems, and applies such knowledge in a constructive manner.’

‘Organised, great internal communications, and sound legal analysis balanced with good evaluation of commercial considerations. Willing to argue new points of law.’

‘John Wilkinson is an outstanding lawyer and excellent operator.’

‘Ben Longworth is a very diligent, calm and competent partner.’

‘Gerard Hayes is someone clients want on their side in a fight. A really tough litigator.’

‘Jolyon Connell and his team at Farrers know exactly how to run a fraud case. Jolyon is strategic, analytical and commercial. He is a fantastic fraud litigator.’

‘Oliver Blundell is excellent.’

‘The team has unparalleled experience in dealing with clients who value their confidentiality where discretion is an utmost consideration.’

‘Elena Hinchin is an excellent and responsive lawyer with very strong client handling skills and considerable strengths in liaising with Government agencies responsible for immigration practice. She really delivers and is unafraid of having essential conversations with clients and providing robust and nuanced advice.’

‘Elena Hinchina and Sonia Cale-Lesina have a deep knowledge of their area of expertise and, besides that, dig in further in every case, being always available at a phone call distance to clarify and inform on any points. Really appreciated.’

‘Incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. They always set us at ease given their depth of understanding and history with the processes as well as keeping us informed of any relevant changes in the law.’

‘They have fantastic knowledge of the education sector and are always able to give clear, concise, well laid-out advice which is easy to follow. They really do understand the independent school sector well and their advice is always given to a good timescales and never lets us down.’

‘Elena Hinchin is one of the best immigration practitioners around. Broad knowledge and experienced at dealing with UHNW clients.’

‘They have highly skilled individuals throughout the team, there are no weak links. They are pro-active, thoughtful of our needs and always deliver. If there are any issues they call them out quickly, are solution orientated.’

‘Elena’s knowledge and experience in the field is exceptional. This then flows through the team she has built. You feel there is real bench strength. What sets Elena apart is that she ensures that she presents the facts in way you can engage and understand.’

‘This practice is unique as it is able to deliver all the skills and expertise one could hope for from a large and prestigious firm while retaining a warm and open sense of attention to their clients.’

‘Great team. Good teamwork. Responsible, prompt and professional.’

‘The team has unparalleled experience in dealing with clients who value their confidentiality, where discretion is an utmost consideration.’

‘Elena Hinchin is an excellent and responsive lawyer with very strong client handling skills and considerable strengths in liaising with Government agencies responsible for immigration practice.’

‘The team has a deep knowledge of the processes and a very practical approach to the matters.’

‘Elena Hinchina and Sonia Cale-Lesina have a deep knowledge of their area of expertise and, besides that, dig in further in every case.’

‘Strong in both asylum and private client work.’

‘Elena Hinchin is one of the best immigration practitioners around. Broad knowledge and experienced at dealing with UHNW clients.’

‘The team at Farrer are absolutely outstanding.’

‘Their attention to detail on every case is brilliant. They consider all the facts and approach every point with meticulous detail. They truly work in the clients best interests.’

‘Tom Dobson is outstanding.’

‘A lovely group of property litigation specialists; nothing is too much trouble for their clients. Team celebrates the years and has grown exponentially in that time; and now one of the most respected at this level.’

‘Siobhan Jones is an exceptional leader.’

‘Jo Ord – A force of nature and a joy to work with. Utter dedication to her clients and completely unphased by anything opponents throw at her.’

‘Jessica Eades – Exceptionally bright and quick able to deal with the complex of matters without any apparent difficulty. A star in the making.’

‘Graham is your-go-lawyer for all things mortgage and receiver related – he is brilliant at tricky contractual and property points, is always on top of all of the details and is never flustered.’

‘Handles high-profile sports matters.’

‘Julian Pike – skilled strategic thinker in complex and high-profile sporting matters, able to see the wider picture and give sound advice to the client.’

‘Good understanding of safeguarding in sport.’

‘Kate Fudakowski is well respected in the field.’

‘The team at Farrer are very knowledgeable and experienced, working with lots of different sporting organisations. Both commercial and not-for-profit companies as well as sports charities. Expertise in different fields combined with experience working with other sports organisations helps to ensure the advice is practical.’

‘I have worked with Sarah Gill and James Maloney. They have been helpful in moving us forward and in providing examples of what other organisations similar to us have implemented.’

‘In over 30 years leading sports organisations Farrer sports lawyers are the best that I have experienced. The strategy, detail and complete professionalism sets them apart from other sport lawyers. The quality of service is what sets them apart, with honest appraisals and solutions given each step of the way.’

‘Very strong team, many of whom have been at the firm for a number of years. Excellent personal touch, which clients appreciate very much.’

‘Paul Jones is an excellent drafter and clients have considerable trust in him. Diligent and very well organised. He is also a good team player and nurtures his junior colleagues well.’

‘David Copping is energetic and very well versed in the media and arts space.’

‘Very helpful, practical support, provided in plain English and with a good understanding of our organisation.’

‘The team always responds in a timely manner and provides advice that is entirely as requested, commercial and pragmatic.’

‘Farrers is an exceptional law firm that provides excellent support to clients. The individuals we work with are highly responsive and anticipate our needs.’

‘The team has strong commercial contract awareness.’

‘Dedicated, resourceful and committed to getting the desired result for the client. Special mention to Paul Jones.’

‘Efficient, proactive, approachable and enthusiastic with a keen desire and focus to get the job done.’

‘Hayley Wilson draws on a wide depth of knowledge and experience.’

‘The individuals I work with not only provide excellent advice, but also take time to focus on relationship building with both clients and collaborators. This deeper knowledge and understanding of specific client requirements enables them to provide tailored advice of the highest standard.’

‘Farrer & Co has an excellent property team. Their advice has been timely and very practical, and the co-ordination between specialists is particularly impressive.’

‘They provide both professional and commercial advice. They are positive with a ‘can-do’ attitude which is a great asset on long-term projects.’

‘Great private client relationships coupled with excellent knowledge of planning law.’

‘Karen Phull is highly knowledgeable of planning matters, her advice is commercially effective, being entirely focused on the essential issues under consideration.’

‘Karen Phull is great at handling planning disputes.’

‘Owen O’Rorke is a strong domain name disputes practitioner.’

‘Ian Da Freitas is excellent at IP and IT matters.’

‘Farrer & Co have a team who understand service and quality. Fantastic support for an in-house GC both in terms of legal advice, but also the breadth and quality of webinars and legal updates.’

‘Ian De Freitas has been a fantastic sparring partner on IP issues. He compliments the Farrer & Co team with a high-quality service level. As an in-house GC, Ian has been a great and very approachable sparring partner on legal challenges.’

‘Farrer & Co were attentive to the unique aspects of our field, and were sensitive to the conventions, as well as legal frameworks.’

‘We relied on their crystal-clear explanation and analysis. They brought enthusiasm and real engagement to the complexities of the project.’

‘We appreciated how they left us with a deep understanding of the issue at hand, and concrete suggestions for moving forward, including new wording for future contracts. Their advice ultimately decided the direction of the relevant project, vastly for the better.’

‘Experts in their field, hard-working and always approachable and on board to offer solutions.’

‘Very organised and in control of the transaction, which makes our life as the client much easier when we know we can put our full trust in the team.’

‘Easy going people, always available to help.’

‘Marc Glancy and his team to come out tops in terms of the quality and clarity of legal advice. They are excellent, helping us to identify and resolve issues expeditiously, and have thus far been consistently reliable and very responsive.’

‘Marc Glancy is knowledgeable and has the ability to provide legal advice in a clear manner. He is very hands-on in the transactions and personally deals with and oversees the matter, thus giving us assurance of quality work.’

‘A strong team of quality lawyers with a good understanding of the London residential real estate market, combined with excellent advice on financing structures and a sound grasp of matters for lenders to be aware of.’

‘The team has strength and depth, which means they have sufficient resources of an excellent calibre to prioritise urgent matters and turn around documents quickly and accurately. This also means that should a matter be protracted, they are able to bring in other associates capable of stepping in to cover annual leave.’

The team are highly professional and the quality of the team’s work and communication is exceptional.’

‘Farrers have an expansive stance when supporting clients looking at data security and privacy.’

‘Ian De Freitas is of course a deeply experienced data privacy practitioner, who combines his natural passion for and talent in his discipline with a calm and authoritative manner that inspires confidence from the start and which remains vital as the relationship develops and things inevitably become challenging over time.’

‘Great team and really enjoy working with them.’

‘Owen O’Rorke gets a special mention. A pleasure to work with and understands his subject well.’

‘Outstanding team giving excellent pragmatic advice.’

‘Ian De Freitas is an industry titan. He is well regarded internationally and brings a wealth of experience to any matter.’

‘Jeremy Isaacson is very friendly and takes a pragmatic approach to our enquiries.’

‘Proactive and agile – they are on my speed dial for all matters data protection and privacy. They are also pragmatic and reassuring, everything you need from trusted advisers.’

‘Excellence in all areas of financial services.’

‘Grania Baird is the strongest and most empathetic of leaders.’

‘A proactive team, working closely together to provide the right support and advice. They take the time to fully understand the requirements and then confirm these to ensure all parties collaborate effectively.’

‘Grania Baird takes it upon herself to ensure our needs were met and we received all the help, support and documentation we required.’

‘They are proactive, helpful and creative.’

‘Jessica Reed and Grania Baird are both excellent; user-friendly and helpful.’