Farrer & Co focuses on a mid-market investment work for a range of clients, including charities. The practice is headed by Kate Corke, a finance specialist. Mark Gauguier is a key name, with experience on film studio development projects. Sarah Aggarwal specialises in advising charities and high net worth individuals. Barbara Beasley is experienced in forward funding and purchases.In September 2023, Clare Reddy joined the firm from Lewis Silkin LLP.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Efficient, proactive, approachable and enthusiastic with a keen desire and focus to get the job done.’

  • ‘Hayley Wilson draws on a wide depth of knowledge and experience.’

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 Charities Property fund on numerous investment transactions.
  • Advising Shinfield Studios Limited on all aspects of a transaction with The University of Reading for the construction of a major film studios complex in Shinfield, Berkshire.
  • Advising Luxembourg real estate investment fund UKVB LuxCo 1 S.à r.l on a number of transactions as they look to build their portfolio to a target net asset value of £400m.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kate Corke

Other key lawyers

Mark Gauguier, Henry Stevens, Hayley Wilson, Barbara Beasley, Sarah Aggarwal, Meghan Hatfield, Fred Lee, Clare Reddy