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Simon Pring

Partner

Simon Pring property lawyer

Simon is Head of Private Wealth at Farrer & Co and has over 30 years’ experience advising major institutions, charities, and private estates on all aspects of property law. Renowned for his strategic thinking and practical approach, Simon guides clients through complex property transactions with clarity and confidence.

Simon provides expert advice on all areas of land ownership, including the legal and operational requirements of modern landed estates. His clients include individual landowners, in-house lawyers, estate surveyors and property investment teams within institutions and charities. His expertise is frequently sought on agricultural and rural development projects, as well as residential schemes designed to address the UK’s housing shortfall.

Simon’s role as Head of Private Wealth reflects his ability to coordinate large, multi-faceted projects. Drawing on the firm’s extensive expertise in areas such as tax, corporate transactions and succession planning, he ensures his clients receive comprehensive and forward-thinking advice.

Over the years, Simon has built a far-reaching professional network, encompassing leading land agents, accountants, and financial consultants. This network, combined with his deep sector knowledge, enables him to add significant value to clients such as The Duchy of Lancaster and the Church Commissioners for England.

Simon’s approach is grounded in building long-term client relationships. By developing a detailed understanding of individual estates and their broader context, he offers advice that balances immediate objectives with future ambitions. This often involves exploring opportunities for diversification and sustainable development to preserve and grow wealth across generations.

Given the increasing challenges of land ownership and wealth management, Simon regularly advises on the viability of residential schemes, planning issues, and complex property matters. Clients value his no-nonsense, commercial approach and his ability to guide them through major decisions with clarity and a steady hand.

Simon is recognised as an expert in the leading legal directories, in Spears 500, and is ranked in the 2025 eprivateclient 50 Most Influential (the definitive rankings of the key players in the UK and global offshore private client practitioner sector).

Memberships & Accolades

Simon is listed as a Top Flight 2020, Property lawyer in Spear's 500 Magazine 2021 edition.

Simon has achieved top tier rankings in the Spears Property Advisers Index 2020. He is recognised as outstanding in the field for Rural Property.

Testimonials

"Simon Pring is a powerhouse; responsive, commercially excellent, and very astute." (Chambers UK 2025)

"Simon has consistently provided outstanding advice and guidance for many years on a variety of client estate matters." (Chambers UK 2025)

"His depth of knowledge and understanding is his key feature. He is very good at thinking outside the box." (Chambers UK 2025)

"Simon Pring has superb business skills, great acumen, and is responsive." (Legal 500 2025)

"Simon Pring is a consummate master of his game." (Legal 500 2025)

Simon Pring has "Experience and breadth as well as depth of knowledge." (Legal 500 2024)

"Simon Pring is very sensible and an effective advocate.” (Chambers UK 2024)

"The great thing about having Simon on your team is that his practice stretches far beyond the immediate area - he is a great adviser to have on a team.” (Chambers UK 2024)

"Simon Pring is sensible, commercial and able." (Chambers UK 2023)

"He is brilliant. He looks at things from a number of different angles to get the right solution for the client. He is a pleasure to work with." (Chambers UK 2022)

"His main strength is his ability to explain what can often be difficult and technical points to the layperson in a concise and understandable way." (Chambers UK 2021)

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