Band 6
Provided by Ben Farnell
Ben Farnell is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Real Estate Practice Group in London. He focuses his practice on commercial property law, planning and development, and real estate sustainability.
Ben advises tenants on occupational and real estate management requirements, and property development companies, investors, banks and corporate occupiers on real estate, planning and development requirements. He has advised individuals, domestic and multinational corporates, and foreign governments on all aspects of commercial property law, including a broad range of real estate development and investment opportunities, real estate financing transactions, renewable energy developments and leasing. Ben also advises hotel owners, port operators and offshore investors in relation to their planning and development requirements as well as sustainability issues.
English, French
College of Law at York (L.P.C.) (2000)
College of Law at York (C.P.E.) (1999)
Durham University (B.S. Geography) (1998)
Provided by Chambers
Ben Farnell is often seen representing clients regarding complex real estate development work, acquisitions and joint ventures, with a particular niche regarding data centres.
Provided by Chambers
Ben is a great lawyer to work with.
Ben is very approachable and down to earth. He makes clear what market practices and norms are.
Ben is a great person to have onside. He is always the calm person in the room, but never underestimated.
Ben is experienced and to the point.
Ben is extremely experienced, knowledgeable and makes himself available to ensure time-critical issues are resolved throughout the acquisition process.
Ben is a great lawyer to work with.
Ben is very approachable and down to earth. He makes clear what market practices and norms are.
Ben is a great person to have onside. He is always the calm person in the room, but never underestimated.
Ben is experienced and to the point.
Ben is extremely experienced, knowledgeable and makes himself available to ensure time-critical issues are resolved throughout the acquisition process.