Mark Gauguier
Farrer & CoFarrer & Co utilises its specialist expertise to enhance its advice to clients on development matters, particularly within the education, charities and estates sectors. It has also seen recent activity in film studio development advice. The firm is well-versed in advising on all aspects of design-led community developments and legacy projects, including the planning, construction and management matters. The practice is led by Kate Corke and contains Mark Gauguier, experienced in legacy and film studio developments. Strong in development transactions and portfolio management, Henry Stevens is a key name within the team. Sarah Aggarwal specialises in advising charities and high net worth individuals. Barbara Beasley was promoted to partner in May 2023. In September 2023, Clare Reddy joined as partner from Lewis Silkin.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Key clients
- Charities Property Fund
- Duchy of Cornwall
- Highbridge Properties plc
- Shinfield Studios Limited
- UKVB LuxCo 1 S.à r.l
- The Ironmongers Company
- Burghley Estate
- The British Library
- Property Trust Group
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- London Bioscience Innovation Centre
- Commonwealth Real Estate LP
- Shadowbox Studios
- Englefield Estate Trust Corporation
- Gascoyne Cecil Estates
- Graven Hill Purchaser Ltd
- Welbeck Estates
Work highlights
- Advising in relation to the British Library’s St Pancras development, which involves the disposal of the 2.8 acre St Pancras development site for commercial investment and the construction of gallery facilities and a public realm for The British Library.
- Advise Shinfield Studios Limited, the UK arm of the global film studio business, Shadowbox Studios, on all aspects of a landmark transaction with The University of Reading for the construction of a major film studios complex in Shinfield, Berkshire, comprising c.1m sq ft of newly constructed state-of the-art sound stage, workshop and office space.
- Act as the legal advisers to the Duchy of Cornwall’s Poundbury and Nansledan Developments.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Henry Stevens
Farrer & CoPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kate Corke