Spearheaded by Laura Conduit and Annabel Dean, Farrer & Co has a stellar reputation for its work on many complex and high-value matters. It is skilled at advising on tax and structuring issues by way of SPV deals in prime central London. Clients appreciate that the team ‘is always on hand for a call to explain various aspects of any deal, to provide clarity and practical solutions’. In addition, it is sought after for its country house expertise. The group ’works closely with us and their clients to ensure a smooth transaction’. Laurie Horwood is well respected for his work on a variety of key residential property deals, and also acts for some of the leading private banks. Edmund Fetherston-Dilke is another significant member of the team. Hugh Wigzell has niche expertise in high-end new build properties. The practice excels in large conveyancing matters. It also acts for both banks and borrowers in secured lending transactions.

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‘Farrer & Co work brilliant as a team, everyone I have worked with in the residential property team have a calm, organised and diligent approach'.
‘They are fantastic at what they do, and I hold them all in high regard. I have recently worked a lot with Jenna Whistler and Laurie Horwood, who I rate being at the very top of their profession'.
‘Very good team, great communication among them and broad cumulated knowledge. Very knowledgeable also has great experience and expertise'.
‘Lindsay Cunningham and Annabel Dean were both superb, communicative, decisive, clear and helpful as well as being extremely good lawyers'.
'The team, directed by Laurie Horwood, are exceptionally professional. They have a great understanding of client's needs which, tied with a very practical application of law and regulations, means that they are perfectly positioned to offer best in class legal advice to their clients'.
'Particularly Annabel Dean, Lindsay Cunningham and Hugh Wigzell are excellent in their professional capacity, help drive on sales, engage with other highly regarded professionals to assist the transactions, and are excellent communicators, allowing transactions to advance expediently and smoothly'.
'Hugh Wigzell and Edmund Featherston-Dilke are always forthcoming and go above and beyond the role of legal advisor'.
'Adam Fletcher fights his clients’ corner really well, but is also very good to deal with'.