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Farrer & Co

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Farrer & Co's wide-ranging workload encompasses complex international joint ventures, major outsourcing and high-value logistics agreements, and specialist contracts in sectors like financial services, art and heritage. Practice head Paul Jones oversees key commercial contracts that support major income streams, large-scale projects, and critical infrastructure, with expertise spanning diverse sectors including art, education, and sports. David Copping has a particular focus on international deals in the education sector, where he regularly advises on substantial contracts and technology and R&D deals.  Alan Baker advises clients on a wide range of matters, particularly regarding IT/technology contracts for data-rich businesses.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • This practice has the strength and breadth of knowledge of a larger firm with an exemplary service level, perhaps more akin to a small more niche firm. ’

  • ‘Paul Jones and Antonia Lyne are reassuring to have on your team when in contract discussions. Their knowledge and practical approach in resolution is superb and all conducted very professionally.’

  • ‘The team has an excellent grasp of the operational and commercial markets we operate in. They are quick to understand our requirements and challenges, and the context of these. They have a good understanding of the media and technology landscape.’

  • ‘Their calm, methodical approach and explaining legal issues to my team in a jargon-free manner, with due and balanced consideration to the commercial context of any given topic.’

  • 'Fast responses to clients' questions and requests.'

  • 'Friendly, approachable and understanding.'

Key clients

  • C. Hoare & Co
  • Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)
  • Japan H.L. Limited (trading as Japan House)

Work highlights

Drafted a master services agreement (MSA) for the C.Hoare & Co’s Capital Projects, allowing the bank to conduct its procurement processes and onboard critical suppliers who will then help the bank with its multi-million pound capital works over the next few years.
Advised the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) Events Director on a major review and amendment to the LTA’s comprehensive staging agreement with The Queen’s Club for their flagship tennis tournament at Queen’s.
Acted as legal counsel for Japan House since 2019, advising on all aspects of its operations including drafting and negotiating outsourcing contracts, restaurant concession arrangements, loan agreements relating to exhibitions, and IT contracts relating to the design of its website.

Practice head

Paul Jones

Other key lawyers

Alan Baker; David Copping; Antonia Lyne