Real Estate: £50-150 million
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
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(020) 3375 7000Chambers Review
Farrer & Co has a thriving real estate practice that offers considerable skill in handling major urban regeneration and high-end residential projects. The team is regularly sought after for its experience acting for private clients, institutional investors and charitable organisations, with niche expertise in the education and arts sectors. It is also active on leasing matters for both landlords and occupiers and is adept at advising overseas investors on the purchase of properties for redevelopment or portfolio expansion purposes.
Work Highlights
- Farrer & Co represented The British Library in the disposal of a 2.8 acre development site as well as the construction of gallery facilities for the library.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Farrer & Co are extremely responsive and their service level is second to none."
"Farrer & Co is a busy practice, but contacts always make themselves or an alternate available. The team has a strong range of experience and a wide client base."
"The team is proactive, pragmatic and, when it counts, tough."
"Farrer & Co are extremely responsive and their service level is second to none."
"Farrer & Co is a busy practice, but contacts always make themselves or an alternate available. The team has a strong range of experience and a wide client base."
"The team is proactive, pragmatic and, when it counts, tough."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Gauguier advises a diverse range of clients in the property sector, including developers, landowners, high net worth investors and property companies. He is experienced in all stages of the commercial real estate life cycle, from acquisitions and development through to occupation, asset management and final disposals.
"Mark has an acute awareness of our requirements and manages interactions with a great deal of thought."
"Not only is Mark personable, but he also manages to wade through treacle and unlock difficult complex positions. He is an absolute delight to work with."
"Mark is an extremely responsive lawyer with a good blend of commercial and interpersonal skills."
Charles Anderson has considerable expertise in residential and mixed-use development projects, as well as advising corporate occupiers on the redevelopment of key London properties. His diverse client base ranges from major cultural and charitable institutions to private and institutional investors.
Henry Stevens has expertise in a wide range of real estate matters including investment transactions, portfolio management, and landlord and tenant work. He also handles commercial development, including major regeneration schemes.
"Henry is an astute, clear thinking and co-operative professional who's prepared and willing to challenge conventional approaches when necessary."