The dispute resolution team at Farrer & Co handles a range of matters, specialising in cases that involve complex corporate structures, cross-border contracts, and shareholder disputes. The team’s expertise extends across civil fraud, employment, IP, and real estate matters, with a host of international elements, the group demonstrates its capacity to handle multi-jurisdictional proceedings. The experienced Kate Allass leads the team, with expertise in corporate, shareholder, and joint-venture disputes. Elsewhere, Jolyon Connell acts for both individuals and corporate clients, with experience representing financial institutions, intermediaries, and investment funds. William Charrington is noted for his focus on disputes involving IP, art, and cultural property, whilst the talented Victoria Atkins and Sally Mantell are recognised for the key support they provide to the team.
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Testimonials
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‘Jolyon Connell is a very sharp commercial litigator.'
'Sally Mantell and Victoria Atkins are a dream to work with as counsel: hardworking, switched on, and taking responsibility.’
‘Farrer has a distinct brand: clients seek significant commercial results with a minimum of public attention. To that end, over the past decade, it has quietly built one of the most effective commercial disputes teams in London.’
‘Jolyon Connell is a partner at the vanguard of Farrers' emergence as a commercial disputes powerhouse. He is hugely respected and has a great roster of private equity and HNW clients.’
‘A great team, dynamic and knowledgeable, and experienced in commercial litigation, banking, and fraud matters at all levels.’
‘Jolyon Connell is a star partner, a great, highly commercial and knowledgeable lawyer, great with clients and at obtaining a swift and value for money resolution to any dispute.’
Key clients
- Elanus Holdings Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Elanus Holdings Limited, a Guernsey SPV set up for the benefit of members of a high-profile Qatari family, in a high-profile claim over ownership of a rare and valuable diamond.
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Victoria Atkins
Sally Mantell
Practice head
Kate Allass
Other key lawyers
Jolyon Connell; William Charrington; Victoria Atkins; Sally Mantell