With contentious, non-contentious, and transactional expertise, the partnership practice at Farrer & Co is sought after by individual partners as well as professional services firms to assist with an array of high-profile mandates on both domestic and international levels. The team has extensive experience advising on mergers, litigation, and structuring, as well as amending LLP agreements, succession planning, and regulatory compliance, which, together with its cross-border capabilities, have garnered a strong client roster consisting of notable names. Heading up the group is ‘partnership specialist’ Jonathan Haley, who specialises in mergers, acquisitions, and disposals. On the regulatory front, Georgina Fraser is a key contact in the department, focusing on SRA authorisations, while Eleanor Rowswell concentrates on exits, appointments, and disputes. Other primary practitioners include the ’tactically very able’ and ‘highly responsive’ Anna Birtwistle, Pooja Dasgupta, and Kathleen Heycock.
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  • ‘Excellent teamwork and communication - a clear sense of mission.’

  • ‘Clarity on their service and offer from the outset.’

  • ‘Anna Birtwistle and Pooja Dasgupta were excellent - they took time to understand everything that was going on and to take me through what was likely to be agreed. Tactically very able, highly responsive, flexible, clear, and determined.’

  • ‘A class act firm with a full spectrum offering. Really high quality and expert team.’

  • ‘Strong team with real expertise.’

  • ‘Jonathan Haley is a very good partnership specialist who is superb with clients.’

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Leading partners

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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Jonathan Haley

Other key lawyers

Georgina Fraser; Eleanor Rowswell; Anna Birtwistle; Pooja Dasgupta; Kathleen Heycock