LAWYER PROFILE

Ben Farnell

UK 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate: £150 million and above

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

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.

Personal

College of Law at York (L.P.C.) (2000)

College of Law at York (C.P.E.) (1999)

Durham University (B.S. Geography) (1998)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate: £150 million and above - London (Firms)

Band 6

Individual Editorial

Ben Farnell is often seen representing clients regarding complex real estate development work, acquisitions and joint ventures, with a particular niche regarding data centres.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ben is a great lawyer to work with.
Real Estate: £150 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ben is very approachable and down to earth. He makes clear what market practices and norms are.
Real Estate: £150 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ben is a great person to have onside. He is always the calm person in the room, but never underestimated.
Real Estate: £150 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ben is experienced and to the point.
Real Estate: £150 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ben is extremely experienced, knowledgeable and makes himself available to ensure time-critical issues are resolved throughout the acquisition process.
Real Estate: £150 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession