Property litigation

Farrer & Co

The ‘productive and proactive’ team at Farrer & Co is frequently involved in complex and high-profile disputes, and counts property investors, banks, charities, and educational institutions amongst its key roster of clients. Siobhan Jones, regarded as an ’exceptional leader’, spearheads the group and advises asset managers and occupiers on various commercial property disputes, such as construction and landlord and tenant matters. Jo Ord, described as a ‘force of nature’, represents ultra-high-net-worth clients in a range of matters, in addition to handling cases involving telecoms matters and rights of way. The ’brilliant’ Graham Anderson is well versed in advising on dilapidations and business lease renewals, the ‘outstanding’ Tom Dobson concentrates on litigation concerning beneficial ownership and proposed alterations, and ’exceptionally bright’ Jessica Eades demonstrates skill in rights of light and building safety.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The team at Farrer are absolutely outstanding.'
'Their attention to detail on every case is brilliant. They consider all the facts and approach every point with meticulous detail. They truly work in the clients best interests.'
'Tom Dobson is outstanding.’
‘A lovely group of property litigation specialists; nothing is too much trouble for their clients. Team celebrates the years and has grown exponentially in that time; and now one of the most respected at this level.'
‘Siobhan Jones is an exceptional leader.'
'Jo Ord - A force of nature and a joy to work with. Utter dedication to her clients and completely unphased by anything opponents throw at her.'
'Jessica Eades - Exceptionally bright and quick able to deal with the complex of matters without any apparent difficulty. A star in the making.'
‘Graham is your-go-lawyer for all things mortgage and receiver related - he is brilliant at tricky contractual and property points, is always on top of all of the details and is never flustered.’

Key clients

Charities Property Fund
AFTC Limited (Noble Group)
BNP Paribas
Energy Plus Limited
Welbeck Estates Company Limited
University of Oxford
All Souls College, Oxford
Duchy of Lancaster
Duchy of Cornwall
Royal College of Surgeons
Church Commissioners
Citi Bank
Vevil Group
Louvre Group of Hotels
Victoria & Albert Museum
C Hoare & Co
Artesian Property Partnership
Porcelanosa

Work highlights

Advised Energy Plus Limited in a High Court trial relating to the claimant’s attempts to enforce a GBP50m judgment debt in the UK.
Advised a family business with a substantial national portfolio of property in the hospitality sector, including an extensive portfolio of Central London restaurant operations.
Advised the Charities Property Fund in relation to a right to light dispute at a Central London property.