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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… »

16/06/2008 : City Of London Lawyer Moves To Foot Anstey
Peter Singfield is the new Head of the fast expanding Financial and Commercial Disputes Team at South West law firm Foot Anstey. Previously he was with City of London law firm Lovells in their International Arbitration, Professional Indemnity and… »

02/06/2008 : Living Together Team At Plymouth Pride 2008
Over 1,000 members of the lesbians, gay, bisexual and trans (LBGT) community are expected at the region’s largest Pride event on Saturday June 7th in Plymouth Guildhall. The free-entry, one-day Pride event will be officially opened at 11… »

01/06/2008 : Foot Anstey Appoints Five New Associates
Fast growing south west law firm Foot Anstey have promoted Rachel Cook, James Collings, Jim Gorrod, Anna Philips and Helen Wallwork as Associates. Jane Lister, Managing Partner said “We attract and train some of the best lawyers in the south… »

30/05/2008 : Foot Anstey Shortlisted For National Award
South west law firm, Foot Anstey, is on the shortlist for the national Training and Recruitment Awards, one of the most prestigious prizes in the profession, run by LawCareers.Net. Louise Widley, Head of Training and Partner, and Kelly Cooke of… »

19/05/2008 : Another Successful Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Triathlon
The eleventh Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Triathlon took place on Sunday 18th May 2008 in Wellington in perfect weather conditions, and proved yet again to be one of the most popular sporting events in the South West calendar. Organised by Tone Leisure… »

14/05/2008 : Sell Out For Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Triathlon
400 competitors of all ages and ability will be competing in the Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Triathlon on Sunday 18th May 2008 at the Wellington Sports Centre. The organisers of the event hope local people will turn out to encourage the competitors… »

14/05/2008 : Foot Anstey Appoints Record Number Of New Partners
Fast expanding South West law firm, Foot Anstey, has appointed seven new partners as part of their strategy to recognise the achievements of lawyers offering the best legal advice to businesses, organisations and individuals. The seven new partners… »

13/05/2008 : Foot Anstey's New Legal Trainees
Four legal trainees have transferred their training contracts to South West law firm Foot Anstey before they qualify - such is the reputation of this fast expanding law firm. Trainees normally stay at one firm to complete their training contract… »

13/05/2008 : NFU Appoints Foot Anstey To Its Legal Panel
South West law firm Foot Anstey is one of sixteen firms nationwide, and the only in Devon and Cornwall, to be selected for the NFU’s legal panel. Foot Anstey was chosen after an intensive six month period when the NFU reviewed 82 tender documents… »

08/05/2008 : Athelete Gives Tips For A Succesful Triathlon
The 400 competitors for the Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Triathlon are all gearing themselves up for the race on Sunday 18th May 2008. The race caters for every level of fitness from the complete novice to the experienced competitor who travels the… »

01/05/2008 : Family & Small Business Seminar
Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry are organising an event together with Foot Anstey Solicitors covering the new corporate manslaughter & corporate homicide act to keep you and your business up to date with changes within the law: the latest… »

01/05/2008 : Teams Try To Beat The Marine Commandos For Charity
Teams from across the South West gathered at 42 Commandos Royal Marines base at Bickleigh to take part in the CHICKS’ Commando Challenge on Sunday 27 April to raise funds for CHICKS Children’s Charity. The event which was sponsored… »

29/04/2008 : Inheritance Tax: Burden Sisters Denied Relief
Sisters Joyce and Sybil Burden have lost their battle to have the same inheritance tax rights as civil partners. The Burdens had argued that their situation was analogous to a same-sex couple living together. Therefore they should enjoy the same right… »

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