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08/10/2007 : Local Law Firm Shortlisted For National Award
Leading South West law firm Foot Anstey is the only south west law firm to be shortlisted in the Law Society’s Awards for Excellence. With seven categories ranging from New Solicitor of the Year to Equality and Diversity, Foot Anstey are… »

05/10/2007 : Leading Cornwall Firm Joins South West Heavyweight Foot Anstey
Major south west solicitors Foot Anstey and leading Cornish firm Hancock Caffin are merging to establish the largest law firm in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. The new merged firm will be called Foot Anstey although in Cornwall the names of Foot… »

05/10/2007 : New Legal Package For Microsoft Dealers
South West South West law firm Foot Anstey were asked by Microsoft to offer their UK dealers a Microsoft Small Business Pack and a special on going legal advice service . The pack, launched through a webcast, costing £495, immediately… »

05/10/2007 : Foot Anstey Targeting Growth After Mergers
Completing two mergers in two months in two counties demonstrates the determination of South West lawyers Foot Anstey’s ambition to become the premier full service law firm in the South West. And being shortlisted for the national “Law… »

03/10/2007 : Local Lawyer Speaks At National Stillbirth Event
Claire Stoneman from South West law firm Foot Anstey is speaking at the national Sands’ AGM (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity) on how the law can help improve health care and reduce deaths. Sands supports anyone affected by a baby’s… »

03/10/2007 : Major Expansion For Foot Anstey Comes To Fruition
Fast expanding South West lawyers Foot Anstey completes its merger with the respected Plymouth firm of Serpell Eaton on October 1st. Since the merger was announced just six weeks ago, the two firms have worked together to ensure the smooth move of… »

01/10/2007 : Serpell Eaton Merger With Foot Anstey Completes
South west solicitors Foot Anstey has completed today the latest stage of its expansion by merging with the respected Plymouth firm of Serpell Eaton. Although the merger was announced just six weeks ago, clients of Serpell Eaton have been advised… »

01/10/2007 : New Associate At Foot Anstey
Julia Green has joined South West law firm Foot Anstey as an Associate in the Commercial Property Department. Julia spent nine years training and qualifying with Bond Pearce in Plymouth and became an Associate in 2005. She advises on… »

19/09/2007 : Risk In Sport
This week the legal advisor to the England Rugby Team Richard Smith QC visited Plymouth to chair ‘Risk in Sport’, an event that looked at the laws governing the multi billion pound sports industry – from the school playing field to… »

18/09/2007 : Young Stars Of The Future Shine At Foot Anstey Junior Aquathlon
100 children competed in the ever popular Taunton Foot Anstey Junior Aquathlon on Sunday 16th September 2007. An aquathlon is a continuous race over various distances in the disciplines of swimming and running. Competitors race against the clock… »

17/09/2007 : Allsorts Of Fun For Charity
For the second consecutive year Foot Anstey have supported St Luke’s Hospice  (Plymouth) at the Autumn Allsorts fund raising event. This year we were able to enter two teams to take part in the many challenges and tasks throughout the… »

11/09/2007 : New Legal Package For Microsoft Dealers
South West law firm Foot Anstey were asked by Microsoft to offer their UK dealers a Microsoft Small Business Pack and a special on going legal advice service . The pack, launched through a webcast, costing £495, immediately attracted buyers… »

29/08/2007 : Plymouth Legal Firms Join Forces
8 August 2007 Serpell Eaton, one of Plymouth’s oldest law firms, is joining Foot Anstey solicitors as a result of a merger which will create a 340 strong legal practice. The Serpell Eaton team will move into Foot Anstey’s city centre… »

29/08/2007 : Foot Anstey Expands In Plymouth To Sutton Harbour Location
22 August 2007 South West law firm Foot Anstey is moving from Derry’s Cross to a new bigger office at Salt Quay, Sutton Harbour once the building is complete at the beginning of 2009. The new purpose built seven storey office at Salt… »

28/08/2007 : Green Power Fuels Buyout By Managers
A North Devon wholesale and retail business selling stoves, cookers, flues, chimneys and spares throughout the South West has been bought by the management team. Jerrett Collins Ltd, which owns the South West Woodburning Centre, Flue and Chimney… »

03/08/2007 : New Youth Category For Taunton Foot Anstey Junior Aquathlon
The ever popular Taunton Foot Anstey Junior Aquathlon is expanding with an extra age category for competitors. Application forms are now available for young people between 8- 16 years who want to compete in the race on Sunday 16th September 2007.… »

03/08/2007 : Lawyer Wins Employment Case Against Legal Firm
Foot Anstey acted in the Employment Tribunal that unanimously found that Susan Heale, a solicitor, was unlawfully discriminated against on the grounds of her pregnancy by Tony Pearce, Deputy District Judge, and Thornleys Solicitors in Plymouth. There… »

02/08/2007 : These Boots Are Made For Walking…
Wednesday 1 August saw 23 Foot Anstey staff take to the South Devon Coast Path in aid of the Western Morning News’ Great South West Walk. Foot Anstey were proud first day sponsors of this high profile event, which was attended by Simon Weston,… »

31/07/2007 : Maynard School Chooses Foot Anstey As Their New Lawyers
The Maynard School in Exeter has chosen South West law firm Foot Anstey to advise them on all their legal requirements. The appointment follows a review by the School of its legal needs, in line with Charity Commission best practice, and a competitive… »

24/07/2007 : MBO For Total Environment Network
Bridgwater firm, Total Environmental Network, is set to grow by 30% in the next three years following a management buyout by David and Michelle Mitchell. Total Environmental Network maintains the heating, ventilation and cooling systems for many… »

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