Commercial and Corporate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 5
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
(020) 3375 7000Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Farrer & Co acted for Dr Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty in the English High Court and in related worldwide proceedings in a claim alleging breaches of directors' duties including wrongful and fraudulent trading amongst others worth at least USD6 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm's partners are both tough and reasonable."
"The whole team is helpful, supportive and understanding of the matters at hand. They look at things from a holistic point of view to find the resolution for the client."
"Farrer & Co is quick to respond and is flexible."
"The team has a very strong grasp of the situation politically and tactically. They are extremely responsive and always available when needed."
"The firm's partners are both tough and reasonable."
"The whole team is helpful, supportive and understanding of the matters at hand. They look at things from a holistic point of view to find the resolution for the client."
"Farrer & Co is quick to respond and is flexible."
"The team has a very strong grasp of the situation politically and tactically. They are extremely responsive and always available when needed."
Notable Practitioners
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 a sound, safe voice who is good with clients. She is very strong strategically and is commercial too."
"Kate is very commercially-minded and effective."
"She is a great litigator who keeps her client's interests at the forefront."
"Kate has clarity and consistency in her advice. She is really approachable and accommodating."
"Kate can simplify and see the bigger picture with every problem that arises. She has a tactful and nuanced approach."
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.
"Jolyon is bright, commercial and incredibly savvy."
"He stays calm and always provides clear and concise advice."
"He is excellent in recommending pragmatic solutions and is patient enough to explain the pros and cons of each action."
"Jolyon is extremely talented and instils a lot of confidence."
"Jolyon is absolutely excellent and very knowledgeable about the applicable processes and substantive law requirements."
Ranked Lawyers at
Farrer & Co LLP
London (Firms)