Jonathan Haley > Farrer & Co > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The professional partnerships practice at Farrer & Co is well versed in the intricacies of transactional, contentious, and investigatory partnership matters. The team has extensive experience leading on noteworthy restructuring, disputes, departures, and team moves. With cross-border capabilities, the group continues to attract new clients from a wide range of industry sectors such as law, architecture, asset management, and FCA-regulated businesses. Jonathan Haley, described as a ‘consummate solicitor,’ leads the department and specialises in advising clients in regulated sectors on transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and disposals. His former position as Honorary Secretary of the Association of Partnership Practitioners makes him an asset to the practice. The group also benefits from the aptitude of Anna Birtwistle who stands out for her breadth of expertise which covers both the contentious and non-contentious spheres- she frequently advises hedge fund, wealth management, and private equity partners on partner entries and exits, remuneration, disputes, and investigations, and has experience acting before the High Court, the Court of Appeals, and the Employment Tribunal. Eleanor Rowswell concentrates on exits, appointments, and disputes, while Kathleen Heycock focuses on investigations, team moves, disputes, and acquisitions. Alice Yandle stands out for her prowess handling joining arrangements and investigations and Georgina Fraser is noted for her proficiency in partnership agreements, acquisitions, and disposals. The group’s capabilities have been bolstered by the addition of Pooja Dasgupta, who joined the team in November 2023 from CM Murray LLP.

The corporate team at Farrer & Co specialise in regulated M&A in the financial services sector, although the group are also active in the real estate, hospitality, and medical industries. With strengths in cross-border transactions and a presence in emerging areas such as ESG M&A, the practice maintains a steadily expanding client base. Corporate practice head Jonathan Haley is sought out by regulated business owners, private equity purchasers, and partnership structures for his expertise in private M&A and joint ventures. With expertise in cross-border transactions, predominantly for clients based in the US and the Middle East, Richard Lane has a strong reputation in the market for his ability to advise on complex mergers and acquisitions, disposals, and bid processes across a range of sectors including fintech, media and entertainment, and leisure. Anthony Turner concentrates on M&A deals in the financial services sector, while Simon Ward focuses on private M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions. The group also benefits from the aptitude of private capital and real estate expert Marie Bates advises individuals and investors on M&A, joint ventures, and corporate investments. Other notable names in the practice include Emily Jamieson, Charlie Court, India Benjamin, and Georgina Fraser.