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Farrer & Co LLP

Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million

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Farrer & Co LLP

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Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million - London (Firms)

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Farrer & Co is particularly well regarded for private wealth and financial services transactions. It is proficient across other sectors, such as healthcare, sport, media, technology and natural resources. It regularly advises on public and private M&A, joint ventures and restructuring matters. The department has niche expertise in offshore transactions, particularly for trust companies and family offices.

Strengths

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  • There is a strongly personal feel to the firm and its advice. They are extremely responsive. The firm's very experienced team provides confidence.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
  • More than anything, Farrer & Co's team was very practical and commercial in its approach. They had everything we needed and more.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
  • Farrer & Co's service is straightforward, friendly and responsive. They provide clear advice that focuses on what is important, thorough and accurate, while also being adaptable to our needs.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
  • The team's ability to provide clear, commercial guidance while maintaining a personal and highly engaged service really sets it apart. They don't just respond quickly, they respond thoughtfully.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
  • The firm provides just the right blend of technical and commercial advice. They have great market awareness. They are a pleasure to work with.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Richard Lane
    Band 2Richard Lane

    Richard Lane

    Richard Lane is held in high regard for the quality of his transactional practice, in which he regularly advises on M&A. He represents an international client base composed of corporates, entrepreneurs and family offices.
    • Richard is a pleasure to work with. He has a high level of commercial awareness, excellent client liaison and communication skills, and yet he remains down to earth in his approach.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
    • I valued Richard's advice and commercial acumen.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
    • Richard is a collaborative and capable corporate partner.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK

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