Edward Banyard Smith > Farrer & Co > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Farrer & Co serves private clients, private banks, overseas investors, and sectors such as charity, culture, and education. Led by Edward Banyard Smith, who particularly concentrates on the charity, cultural and wealth sectors, the department includes senior associate Marie-Thérèse Groarke, who principally assists property developers and banks. The team was recently boosted by the arrival of Clare Reddy from Lewis Silkin.

Farrer & Co acts in significant disputes involving parties from across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, the Far East, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Caribbean. Its core focus is commercial arbitration, but it also houses experts in investor-state arbitration, art-related matters, and sports disputes. The practice is also increasingly active in marine construction and shipping matters. Hendrik Puschmann leads the group, which comprises sports disputes specialist Kate Allass, construction expert Edward Banyard Smith, and commercial disputes partner Ian De Freitas.