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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… »

25/04/2008 : Public Benefit - What Does It Means To Your Organisation
Leading south west charities solicitors Foot Anstey and arts governance and finance consultants Rick Bond from The Complete Works and Michael White from Devon Square Partners, have joined forces to help arts organisations plot an easy path through the… »

24/04/2008 : Day out at Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Triathlon
It took just 10 days for competitors to fill the 400 places for the Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Triathlon on Sunday 18th May 2008 but the organisers are still looking for volunteers to help run the event. “We are a well established event on… »

23/04/2008 : Foot Anstey Announce Management Changes
A change in the management team at major South West law firm Foot Anstey sees John Westwell taking over the role of Managing Partner from Jane Lister on 1st November 2008. Jane Lister will become Senior Partner with special responsibility for client… »

22/04/2008 : The Credit Crunch – What Does It Mean To Local Business?
Everyone is using the phrase the “credit crunch” but just how will it affect business in the south west? Foot Anstey’s seminar, ‘Changing Times’ will help businesses prepare for this change in the economy. Speakers will… »

16/04/2008 : Finance Cornwall Supports Natural Fibre Company
Foot Anstey’s corporate team acted for local business finance company, Finance Cornwall, who were part of a group of investors providing finance to Cornish wool processors The Natural Fibre Company. The Natural Fibre Company, founded in… »

14/04/2008 : Local Charity Receives Over £5500
Local cancer charity FORCE received £5588 from Exeter law firm Foot Anstey who recently raised the money at a special Race Night. Over 200 people from all areas of the local business community enjoyed a hog roast followed by screened horse… »

11/04/2008 : New Head Of Planning Team
Gareth Pinwell is the new partner and Head of the Planning and Public Sector team at South West law firm Foot Anstey. Previously he was Chief Executive of Restormel Borough Council. Gareth qualified as a Solicitor in 1992. He has over 20 years experience… »

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