News Releases

Find out more about what Foot Anstey is doing. From developments about our own business, comment on legal issues and information about some of our community support and charitable activity, search our press releases to get the latest picture.

For more information please contact Penny Eyre on +44(0)7773 346151 or email press@footanstey.com.

24/03/2009 : Local Magazine Sold
One of the country’s leading surfing magazines, Wavelength, based in Truro, was sold by Cornwall and Devon Media, who are part of Northcliffe Media and DMGT, to local firm Endless Summer Media. All staff will be retained to continue publishing… »

20/03/2009 : New Planning Portal For The Department For Communities And Local Government
South west law firm Foot Anstey has helped create and legally protect the new Planning Portal for the Department for Communities and Local Government. This award winning online planning and building regulations resource is used by home owners, developers,… »

16/03/2009 : Foot Anstey Move Into Salt Quay House In Plymouth City Centre
South west law firm Foot Anstey moved into their new landmark building, Salt Quay House on Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, on 16th March as part of their commitment to offering high quality legal advice to businesses, individuals and organisations in the city… »

10/03/2009 : One Property That Is On The Way Up
Activity in the real property market may be in decline but activity relating to intellectual property which covers trade marks, copyright and patents is on the increase. Matthew Gingell, intellectual property specialist at law firm Foot Anstey… »

09/03/2009 : £3000 Raised For Local Children’s Charity
Over 130 people competed in Taunton law firm Foot Anstey’s quiz on 18 March 2009 which raised £3000 for local charity Brainwave.  Based in Bridgwater, Brainwave support over 450 families with children suffering from brain injuries… »

03/03/2009 : Artwork Unveiled By Plymouth School Children
Pupils from schools at Pomphlett Primary School, St Boniface College and Woodford Junior School in Plymouth will be guests of honour and unveil the specially commissioned artwork at Foot Anstey’s new office in Salt Quay House on Sutton Harbour… »

03/03/2009 : The Legality Of Combat Sports – Are We Approaching The Final Round?
The pitching of one person against another in human combat is by no means a modern concept, having ties with ancient Greek and Roman culture. In the UK, combat sports have developed over the ages from fist-fighting to prize fighting and from traditional… »

03/03/2009 : Recognition for Exeter Medical Lawyers
Foot Anstey’s work in clinical negligence has received national recognition recently. Chris Thorne, a partner in clinical negligence team, was given the accolade of "Lawyer of the Week" in The Times newspaper.  This was in recognition,… »

03/03/2009 : Winning Ways With Planning Appeals
Winning ways with Planning Appeals With just 42% of all planning appeals succeeding, knowing how the system works is paramount. ’Winning Ways with Planning Appeals’ is the topic of local law firm Foot Anstey’s latest Planning… »

24/02/2009 : Care Homes Affected By New Laws
From April 2009 care home owners and managers face new regulations protecting their residents’ rights to liberty. The new law will have a major impact in the south west as the region has one of the country’s most substantial elderly populations.… »

24/02/2009 : Commendation For Local Lawyer
Intellectual property specialist Matthew Gingell at local law firm Foot Anstey received a commendation when he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Commercial Intellectual Property. Matthew Gingell, who comes from Devon and studied law at Exeter University… »

24/02/2009 : Some Good News for Residential Long Leaseholders?
It is said that every cloud has a silver lining. For certain long leaseholders, this is indeed the case as falling property market values represent a real money saving opportunity. Anyone with a long lease with less than 80 years left to run should… »

22/02/2009 : Records Smashed at Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Aquathlon
Records were broken at the 2009 Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Aquathlon on Sunday 22nd February at Wellington Sports Centre. A record 250 competitors entered and some set new fastest times for the event. The team categories proved to be a real attraction… »

04/02/2009 : Court Of Appeal Bring Law Into Line With Advances In Medical Science
The Court of Appeal’s ground breaking judgment this week on the legal rights and obligations arising out of the storage of sperm may have implications for the wider law. The Court ruled that a group of men undergoing chemotherapy, who stored… »

23/01/2009 : Local Media Lawyer At National Event
Local media lawyer Tony Jaffa from Foot Anstey is speaking alongside Justice Secretary Jack Straw at a one-day national conference to discuss the Government’s planned changes to libel law and the opening up of family courts to the press. Justice… »

14/01/2009 : New Partner Heads Up Foot Anstey Team
Well known construction lawyer Chris Hoar has returned to the West country as the new partner heading up Foot Anstey’s construction team. Leading national legal directories recognise Chris Hoar as a leader in the field of construction law… »

09/01/2009 : Heavy Fines And Imprisonment For Breaking New Health And Safety Laws
Going to prison or a fine of over £20,000 is more likely after the new Health and Safety Offences Act comes into force on 16 January 2009. Jodie Baker, health and safety specialist, at South West law firm Foot Anstey warns businesses that… »

08/01/2009 : Taunton Manufacturing Firm Acquires Dorset Company
Taunton Aerospace has acquired the business of Elkins Engineering Services, its second acquisition in recent times, to offer a new service and products to its blue chip customers that include the RAF, BAE Systems and other major aircraft operators.… »

05/01/2009 : Local Law Trainees Win Prizes
Two Foot Anstey trainee solicitors have won prizes for their top marks in the Legal Practice Course. Matthew Rose won the George Miles Prize, awarded to the top student at The University of the West of England. Matthew gained a joint honours… »

02/01/2009 : On Your Marks For Booking A Place In The Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Triathlon
The eagerly awaited opening of entries for the Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Triathlon starts on 4th January. The race on Sunday 17th May at Wellington Sports Centre has a maximum of 400 competitors and is always a sell out. Competitors can download… »

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