Farrer & 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.
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Clients clés

  • 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

Points forts

  • 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.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

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Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Responsable de la pratique

Kate Corke

Autres avocats clés

Mark Gauguier; Henry Stevens; Hayley Wilson; Barbara Beasley; Sarah Aggarwal