Major Expansion For Foot Anstey's Office In Cornwall
South West law Foot Anstey’s appointment of eight new lawyers in its Truro office means it is well on track in its aims of doubling its turnover and staff by 2011 in Cornwall.
John Westwell, Head of Foot Anstey Business and Public Sector Group said “The merger of Foot Anstey with Hancock Caffin has meant a significant increase in business in our Truro office from both new and existing clients.
“We want to offer our clients in Cornwall a full range of legal services in Truro so we need to take on highly qualified people and move to a new office to accommodate 150 staff. We expect to announce the location of our new Truro building later in the year.
“These lawyers are part of major changes in the whole firm which is driven by a strategic decision to introduce a new generation of lawyers to look after Foot Anstey’s clients.
“They are highly trained specialists who are champing at the bit to add value to the legal advice being sought by clients – why shouldn’t our clients in Cornwall have the very best people?”
Philippa Barton will strengthen the corporate offering in Truro and will deal with business acquisitions and disposals.
Rebecca Anforth’s knowledge of intellectual property and technology will help businesses protect their brand image, commercial ideas and trade secrets. Rebecca will be temporarily based in Exeter and join the Truro team in early 2009.
John Westwell explained that Melanie Gross and Ben May will join Foot Anstey’s Litigation team this summer, ” Our market share of commercial litigation work is growing rapidly so its really good that Melanie and Ben will be adding to our South West team of thirty commercial litigators.”
Commercial property solicitor Claire Ottery will join Gavin Poole’s team in June and employment solicitor James Collings is relocating from the Plymouth office to add depth to the employment specialization.
Junior lawyers Charlotte Brannigan and Sarah Mott join Foot Anstey’s Truro office from other law firms.
