Regarded for its ‘great mix of technical ability and commercial flare,’ Farrer & Co’s corporate group is a good choice for media, pharma, and education businesses seeking assistance on complex transactions. The practice has a robust offering which encompasses public and private M&A, joint ventures, and investments at domestic and cross-border levels, and the team has particular expertise acting on the sell-side of deals. Heading up the department is Jonathan Haley who specialises in advising family offices and regulated companies on private M&A and joint ventures. On the restructuring and reorganisation front, Richard Lane is the key contact in the team, regularly supporting US and Middle Eastern clients, while Anthony Turner is adept at handling corporate transactions in the financial services sector. Other indispensable practitioners in the group include Simon Ward, Tom Bruce, and India Benjamin.
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- ‘Richard Lane is an attentive partner with a commercial approach. India Benjamin is an excellent associate—smart and very responsive.’
- ‘Each member of the Farrer team has been terrific, responsive, and easy to work with. Simon Ward epitomises what I find great about Farrer: he's knowledgeable, practical, and a straight shooter, always working towards a commercial solution. Georgia Slater is a rising star with the ability to inspire confidence beyond her years.’
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Practice head
Jonathan Haley
Other key lawyers
Richard Lane; Anthony Turner; Simon Ward; Tom Bruce; India Benjamin; Emily Jamieson; Charlie Court; Georgina Fraser