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Farrer & Co LLP

Construction: Non-contentious

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Farrer & Co LLP

Rankings

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Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Farrer & Co has a growing construction team able to advise on a range of non-contentious construction matters. Its clients include private banks and other investors as well as those drawn from sectors including charities and higher education. The lawyers have expertise in providing construction advice to hotels and hospitality institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • Farrer & Co advised the Duchy of Cornwall on the construction law requirements regarding the Poundbury and Nansledan urban community development projects.

Strengths

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  • Farrer are attentive and responsive to queries and challenges, and are able to think strategically to allow progress in a smooth and successful manner. They have good experience and capability.

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  • The team are always helpful and understanding with tricky client situations.

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  • They provide advice quickly, communicating in plain, actionable terms. They handle complex matters in practical and easy-to-understand ways.

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  • They have great understanding of the issues and their client's position. They deal with issues in a way that we can understand.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Edward Banyard Smith
    Band 5Edward Banyard Smith

    Edward Banyard Smith

    Edward Banyard Smith has significant experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts. His practice focuses on advice relating to residential and leisure developments.

    • Edward is outstanding.

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    • Edward is a great lawyer who provides perfect responses.

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  • Band 6Clare Reddy
    Band 6Clare Reddy

    Clare Reddy

    Clare Reddy regularly advises clients on construction and procurement contracts. She has particularly noteworthy expertise in relation to residential, hospitality and mixed-use developments.

    • She is responsive to tight deadlines and has never let me down.

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    • She has always proved to be excellent in the advice that she gives.

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    • Clare has a very pragmatic approach to solving issues.

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