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What the Team is Known For

Farrer & Co has a reputation for its capability in charity mergers, restructuring and governance matters. The firm has an impressive client base of household-name charities and philanthropists. Its lawyers have particular expertise advising clients active in child welfare, climate change prevention, health and research, as well as faith-based charities. Farrer & Co is well placed to assist clients facing complex problems relating to regulatory interventions and governance failures, as well as contentious trustee issues.

Strengths

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We are very satisfied with the top expertise at Farrer & Co. The firm has a deep bench and a breadth of experienced lawyers offering highly credible advice. 

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Farrer's charity team is the best in London. The client service is far superior to competitors, and there is an excellent balance of legal wisdom, commercial sense, and bedside manner. 

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The Farrer & Co team is incredibly proactive and accessible. Their response is always proactive and swift, they are also clear on scope and fees.

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Farrer & Co has a wide range of expertise. The team provides prompt and professional advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Julian Smith
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Julian Smith
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Julian Smith is a renowned market figure who is well known for his expertise in charity finance and governance matters. He regularly advises religious, educational and cultural charities on mergers, reorganisations and tax structures, as well as regulatory issues.

Julian is a leading expert in the charity sector. He has a vast knowledge and is able to communicate concisely and effectively.

Julian is a very sound and reliable advisor.

Julian is a gifted technical lawyer. He has a deep understanding of our organisation and provides pragmatic and sensible advice.

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Sam Macdonald
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Sam Macdonald
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Sam Macdonald is a highly experienced adviser to a notable list of charities, including prominent education bodies. His practice includes corporate restructuring and charity establishment, while he also advises on governance frameworks, commercial partnerships and grant-making activities.

Sam is a good leader of his team and has first-class technical knowledge.

Sam is an astute thinker who brings calm and a reassuring presence. He is good at strategising to address any potential challenges.

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Elizabeth Jones
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Elizabeth Jones
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Elizabeth Jones assists with matters including charity governance, restructuring and fundraising, as well as broader commercial and contractual issues. She has particular expertise in advising charities involved in education and research.

Elizabeth is an outstanding partner both in her industry knowledge and her attention to the client.

Lizzie has got a calm but incredibly incisive style. She certainly is a stand-out in her generation.

Elizabeth is very professional and clear. She is a responsive and helpful lawyer.

Lizzie is highly skilled and a great partner to work with.

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James Maloney
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James Maloney
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James Maloney advises a range of third-sector organisations, including grant-making charities, social investment funds and trusts, among others. His expertise covers governance and policy issues, as well as the establishment of charitable foundations, funds and initiatives.

James is very thoughtful and ensures he understands the full depth of a question and what the charity would like to achieve, before advising.

James is calmly confident and brought us through a project that we had really no background knowledge of. He really brought us through what needed to be done and was easy to follow.

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Laetitia Ransley
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Laetitia Ransley
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Up and Coming
Laetitia Ransley is a senior associate in the Farrer & Co charity and community team. Her work includes assisting national charities and philanthropists with governance, financing and operational matters.

Laetitia's advice and input has been invaluable.

Laetitia provides clear and constructive advice.

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Julian Smith
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Julian Smith
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Sam Macdonald
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Sam Macdonald
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Elizabeth Jones
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Elizabeth Jones
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James Maloney
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James Maloney
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Laetitia Ransley
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