Praised for its ‘excellence in all areas of financial services’, Farrer & Co is noted for its expertise in the private banking and asset management arenas, advising on a range of matters concerning conduct of business, financial promotion, governance and ongoing compliance with regulatory developments. ’The strongest and most empathetic of leaders’, Grania Baird advises on a myriad of regulatory mandates in the private banking and payments, wealth and asset management sectors, while Andy Peterkin focuses on the financial services regulatory aspects of corporate transactions. Jessica Reed is another key contact in the group.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Excellence in all areas of financial services.’

  • ‘Grania Baird is the strongest and most empathetic of leaders.'

  • ‘A proactive team, working closely together to provide the right support and advice. They take the time to fully understand the requirements and then confirm these to ensure all parties collaborate effectively.’

  • ‘Grania Baird takes it upon herself to ensure our needs were met and we received all the help, support and documentation we required.’

  • ‘They are proactive, helpful and creative.’

  • ‘Jessica Reed and Grania Baird are both excellent; user-friendly and helpful.’

Work highlights

  • Advised Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management in the UK & Crown Dependencies on its entry into an agreement to acquire Scottish financial planning business, Intelligent Capital.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Grania Baird

Other key lawyers

Andy Peterkin, Jessica Reed, Nandini Sur