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05/03/2007 : Foot Anstey Open Second Office In Taunton
South west law firm Foot Anstey has opened a second office in the town, having doubled in size over the past two years. The new office - just off Junction 25 of the M5 at The Quad in Blackbrook Business Park - and its current town centre Wellington… »

23/02/2007 : Hospital Superbugs On The Increase
Chris Thorne, clinical negligence lawyer at South West law firm, Foot Anstey, commented on the alarming rise of MRSA and Clostridium Difficile in hospitals following figures issued today by the Office of National Statistics, “These cases are… »

22/02/2007 : Wellington Dental Patients To Claim Compensation
Following the decision of the General Dental Council to find former Wellington dentist Joanna Chyzy guilty of serious professional misconduct, a number of her former patients are considering making claims for compensation. Chris Thorne, a partner… »

21/02/2007 : New Directors Join Foot Anstey
South West law firm Foot Anstey has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Peter Macklin as Director of Finance and Ray Chalmers as its first Business Development Director. Peter takes on responsibility for both the Finance… »

21/02/2007 : BioVault and Virgin Health Bank
South West law firm Foot Anstey is advising Plymouth company Biovault in their support of Virgin’s new headline service of storing stem cells from newborn babies’ umbilical cords. Biovault will process and cryogenically store the stems… »

21/02/2007 : New way to settle divorce cases
Collaborative law, a new way for lawyers to settle divorce cases, is gaining momentum in the South West but needs more involvement from accountants and independent financial advisors. Collaborative law takes the decisions away from a court and… »

12/02/2007 : UKRD acquires Netrank in deal worth £3m
Cornwall based radio operator, UKRD Group, has just completed a deal to acquire the issued share capital of Exeter based search engine specialist and IT specialist Netrank, in a deal estimated to be worth £3m. UKRD, owners of market leading… »

07/02/2007 : Athletes sign up for 10th Taunton Dean Foot Anstey Triathlon in record time
It took just two record weeks for competitors to fill the 400 places at the Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Triathlon to be run on Sunday 20th May 2007. “We always fill the places quickly but this year it’s a record” explained Paul… »

01/02/2007 : Welsh Knee Surgery Patients Face Concerns Over Quality Of Operations
Patients whose knee operations were subject to complications, according to a report by the British Orthopaedic Association, may be able to bring a group action for compensation against the special treatment centre at Weston-super-Mare in Somerset if… »

16/01/2007 : Foot Anstey Sponsor Somerset Life Food & Drink Awards
For the second year Foot Anstey Solicitors are the main sponsor of the 2007 Somerset Life Food and Drink Awards and sponsors of the Best Entrepreneur / Innovative Product of the Year category. Jane Lister, Managing Partner of Foot Anstey, said,… »

16/01/2007 : Tenth Anniversary For Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Triathlon
Now in its 10th year, the event on Sunday 20th May 2007 attracts everyone from complete beginners right through to the elite - drawing from sports clubs across the South West region and beyond who run, cycle and swim. The 400 competitor places are normally… »

02/01/2007 : Don't Pass On The Ski Pass!
How much snow is on the ski slopes should not be the only concern of skiers booking their holiday. Where you book your ski pass could be the biggest problem warn South West lawyers, Foot Anstey. Solicitor, Bethany Blamire says “If you have an… »

05/12/2006 : Advice And Information Day - Help To Pursue Medical Claims
Disabled adults, parents of disabled children and professionals working with them can receive free advice regarding possible claims arising out of medical treatment received on Saturday 9 December at Plymouth law firm Foot Anstey office in Derry’s… »

05/12/2006 : EU Money For Local Technology Community
Wired West, the non-profit making organisation representing the thriving Information, Communications and Technology community in the South West, has won a £70,000 award from the European Union to encourage businesses make full use of technology.… »

01/12/2006 : Sidmouth Family Hotel Sells
The Westcliff Hotel at Sidmouth has been sold by the Malloch-Brown/Harding family to the Nicolas James Group.  The hotel, in the owners’ family for over 40 years, has won numerous awards, including competing against 4000 hotels for… »

15/11/2006 : Foot Anstey Raise Money For National Adoption Week And Children In Need
Staff at South West lawyers Foot Anstey raised over £1000 for National Adoption Week (6th -10th November) and Children in Need by staff caring for virtual babies. Over a week period 30 Foot Anstey staff, including members of the Management… »

01/11/2006 : Making Plymouth Great
Attracting Young People to Plymouth Bill Martin, Editor of the Evening Herald, challenged participants at the Making Plymouth Great Showcase on 14th November at the Royal William Yard to create displays that are thought provoking and innovative for… »

30/10/2006 : Foot Anstey Left Holding The Baby
Over 30 members of staff at South West lawyers Foot Anstey, including members of the Management Board, will take home a ‘baby’ and compete in a parenting competition to raise money for National Adoption Week (6th -10th November) and Children… »

30/10/2006 : More Than 1600 Somerset Young Cricketers Attend Autumn Trials
During Autumn half-term over 1600 boys and girls in five different age groups, from under 10 through to under 14 years old, attended trials throughout Somerset. The sessions were conducted at four centres, Taunton, Wells, Writhlington in North East Somerset… »

16/10/2006 : Local Insolvency Practitioners Sell To AIM Listed Company
Somerset based Neville Eckley & Co, licensed insolvency practitioners was sold to AIM listed Debts.co.uk plc last week. With 4 offices across South England, the firm offers businesses and individuals advice in tackling debt and insolvency.… »

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