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03/11/2008 : Current Financial Turmoil... Is It Relevant To Clinical Neglience Claimants?
Financial markets across the world have fallen, wiping millions of pounds off the value of shares owned by individuals and institutions such as pension funds and insurance companies. The FTSE 100 share index has now fallen to values last seen five years… »

20/10/2008 : Tax Office Hasn’t Noticed Falling Property Prices?
In the midst of all the financial doom and gloom with endless stories about the credit crunch, the failing financial market and falling property prices, it is only reasonable to expect a rare silver lining somewhere. The good news is that there should… »

30/09/2008 : Record Number Of Competitors For The Taunton Foot Anstey Junior Aquathlon
A record number of competitors entered the ever popular Taunton Foot Anstey Junior Aquathlon on Sunday 28th September at Queens College. 122 girls and boys aged between 8 and 16 yrs competed by swimming and running over various distances according… »

18/09/2008 : Commercial Property Luncheon Debate
Tim German Director of the Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership will be speaking on whether eco-communities are viable at the annual Commercial Property Luncheon Debate to be held on October 7th 2008 at the China Fleet Saltash. The other speakers… »

12/09/2008 : Exeter Royal Academy For Deaf Education
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education has started a new chapter in its history with the implementation of plans to extend its services beyond the school and college on the Topsham Road. Following an extensive period of review the Academy is looking… »

03/09/2008 : Take Part In The Taunton Foot Anstey Junior Aquathlon
Jess Wood is just one of the competitors hoping to improve on her performance in the ever popular Taunton Foot Anstey Junior Aquathlon on Sunday 28th September. Last year she came third in the 13-14 year category but the race is open to young people… »

22/08/2008 : Environmental Impact Assessments – Changes To The Current Position
Developers may need to carry out further Environmental Impact Assessments as part of the planning process from 1st September 2008. The Government’s new set of regulations clarifies the need to carry out Environmental Impact Assessments as… »

18/08/2008 : Cementing The Long Term Future Of Local Firm
Newton Abbot-based engineering firm, Centristic has been acquired by Waldegrave (RG) Limited. The sale will launch the company into a new era of development, offering exciting opportunities to its thirty-strong skilled workforce, and providing its customers… »

14/08/2008 : Community Infrastructure Levy To Be Optional
The Government announced last week further details of its plans for the groundbreaking Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). The levy will provide the means to seek contributions to fund necessary infrastructure as a consequence of development such as… »

31/07/2008 : Victim Support Cornwall Protects Its Assets
Cornish charity, Victim Support Cornwall is ensuring its assets continue to benefit the county after its merger with Victim Support UK. The charity provides emotional and practical support to the victims and witnesses of crime. All the 77 regional… »

31/07/2008 : Corner Competition Reaches Climax
The Somerset Cricket Board ‘Corner’ Cricket Competition reached its finale when 200 boys played cricket after a year long selection and training programme. As this year’s programme finished the process of selecting players for… »

14/07/2008 : First Private Sector Office This Millenium In Plymouth City
A new Plymouth landmark building, Salt Quay House at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, has reached a milestone.  Business leaders from  its occupier law firm Foot Anstey, developer Sutton Harbour Group and constructor Kier Western… »

13/07/2008 : National Appointment For Local Lawyer
Patricia Wass, partner and specialist in wills and the administration of estates at south west law firm Foot Anstey, received national recognition when she was appointed Chair of the Executive Committee of the Probate Section of the Law Society earlier… »

11/07/2008 : Foot Anstey Property Forum: Is The Planning System Holding Back Development?
On 10 July, Foot Anstey held the third of their quarterly property forums in conjunction with the Western Morning News. The event was held at the Levinsky Building at the University of Plymouth and the debate centred on the issue as to whether the current… »

26/06/2008 : Is The Planning System Holding Back Development?
‘Is the planning system holding back development?’ is bound to provoke keen discussion at the next Foot Anstey property debate on 10th July in Plymouth. Tim Jones, Director of Cattedown Regeneration and Chairman of the Devon & Cornwall… »

20/06/2008 : Cash Free Rewards Option Closing
Time is running out for larger private firms to reward their staff in a cash free share options scheme, although if they act quickly they can still benefit – and the option for smaller firms will remain open. The enterprise management incentive… »

19/06/2008 : 44% Of People In The South West Do Not Have An Up To Date Will
Latest research by the Law Society has revealed that 44% of people in the South West do not have an up to date will. Changing circumstances are not always reflected in a person’s will, meaning that parts of the deceased’s estate will not… »

18/06/2008 : Help For Buyers and Sellers of Residential Property
A new fixed fee service for buyers and sellers of residential property in Cornwall is launched by Foot Anstey Hancock Caffin. Move Forward, the fixed price conveyancing service, offers a ‘no completion no fee’ deal so if a transaction… »

18/06/2008 : Another Successful Year For Foot Anstey
South West law firm Foot Anstey is celebrating another strong financial performance with turnover increasing by 21% to £19m in 2007/08. The firm’s two successful mergers, Serpell Eaton in Plymouth and the Cornish firm of Hancock Caffin,… »

17/06/2008 : New Service for HR Professionals in Plymouth
The HR Breakfast Club is now a regular event for HR professionals in Plymouth following the first successful meeting to learn about and discuss the latest developments in HR practice and employment law. Edge Recruits and Plymouth law firm Foot Anstey… »

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