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Farrer & Co LLP

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

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Farrer & Co LLP

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
Farrer & Co has experience in a broad variety of commercial litigation, including joint venture, shareholder and contractual disputes. The firm is prominent within the financial services sector, with further expertise in other industries such as technology and real estate. It can leverage the strength of its market-leading private client team to assist in representing high net worth investors and other individuals, including both UK and foreign nationals.
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Work Highlights

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  • Farrer & Co advised Elanus Holdings Limited regarding a dispute relation to the terms of a loan of The Idol’s Eye diamond.

Strengths

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  • Farrer & Co provides thorough, pragmatic and concise service. The team is committed, responsive and is never lacking in their knowledge or expertise.

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  • Farrer & Co is very responsive and always makes time to discuss matters on short notice. The firm's advice is clear and well explained.

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  • The firm understands client needs and works together to find solutions, putting client interest at the the forefront. The team has the highest standards of empathy, efficiency and professionalism.

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  • The firm has a strong team and is always available. There is a lot of specialisms within the firm that can be drawn on.

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  • Farrer's key strength is its attention to detail and addressing clients' requirements. Client satisfaction is addressed at all times during the process of service delivery and thereafter.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kate Allass
    Kate Allass

    Kate Allass

    Kate Allass regularly advises clients on a wide range of corporate and commercial litigation. She possesses considerable experience in contractual claims, joint venture disputes and shareholder actions.

    • Kate is commercially minded, empathetic, professional, clear and efficient. Each action was always well thought out. She acts quickly, clearly and efficiently and is an absolutely incredible lawyer.

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  • Jolyon Connell
    Jolyon Connell

    Jolyon Connell

    Jolyon Connell has considerable expertise in commercial disputes, often involving cross-jurisdictional coordination. He handles shareholder and contractual litigation, with particular focus on clients in the financial services sector.

    • Joelyon is very intelligent, highly engaged and commercially savvy. He is above all friendly, approachable, and handles cases with pragmatism and his client's commercial interests at the forefront.

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    • Jolyon is very commercial, and very clear on what advice he is giving. He is very understanding of our position and rationale for the directions we choose to take.

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    • Joe has an impressive ability to address the relevant and pertinent issues whilst keeping an overall holistic view of the matters at hand. He is a pleasure to work with.

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    • I am always impressed by Jolyon Connell's work quality and preparation. He is a very calm litigator and good humoured.

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    • Jolyon instills confidence and is a delight to work with. He has a great legal mind, always considering several steps ahead whilst staying on point

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