High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Farrer & Co LLP advises high net worth landed estates clients on a range of topics, including corporate and partnership matters, tax advice and section 106, Town & Country Planning Act 1990 agreements.
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I find Farrer & Co to be very on top of the work they are doing. They know their clients really well and are keen on high-level client service. They look after clients well and have a top-notch quality and delivery of work.
The team is very good – it has great knowledge and great commercial overlay. It is a great set-up, and there is a good depth to the team.
Farrer & Co has a very high standard of technical ability combined with the ability to distil complex issues for clients so they are understandable. It is a very good, collaborative firm when it comes to working with other professionals.
There is top-class team collaboration at Farrer & Co. For me, the team are best in class. They really stand out in the service and the standard of advice they offer. The team is very pragmatic and has great attention to detail; they are incredibly skilled and amazingly talented legal professionals.
Farrer & Co has the ability to match advisers with the client’s personal alignment and personality, which allows for truly exceptional relationships.
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James Maxwell advises a wide range of landed estate clients on matters including renewable energy projects, succession planning, trust management, taxation and corporate issues.
James is just a very knowledgeable guy, and he is very commercially astute. He understands what is required, what we need and what really matters. He also gives good advice, on top of actual real practicality of the law.
James' leadership of his team is great. He has enough oversight but doesn't micro-manage. He supports his team a lot and is one of the best legal professionals in the business. Even with nuanced issues, he still knows the answer and can always help us.
James is always working on very new stuff, but he is all over it. He is very pragmatic and sensible; he is easy to deal with, responsive and has in-depth property knowledge.
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