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.

22/08/2008 : Environmental Impact Assessments – Changes To The Current Position
Developers may need to carry out further Environmental Impact Assessments as part of the planning process from 1st September 2008. The Government’s new set of regulations clarifies the need to carry out Environmental Impact Assessments as… »

18/08/2008 : Cementing The Long Term Future Of Local Firm
Newton Abbot-based engineering firm, Centristic has been acquired by Waldegrave (RG) Limited. The sale will launch the company into a new era of development, offering exciting opportunities to its thirty-strong skilled workforce, and providing its customers… »

14/08/2008 : Community Infrastructure Levy To Be Optional
The Government announced last week further details of its plans for the groundbreaking Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). The levy will provide the means to seek contributions to fund necessary infrastructure as a consequence of development such as… »

31/07/2008 : Victim Support Cornwall Protects Its Assets
Cornish charity, Victim Support Cornwall is ensuring its assets continue to benefit the county after its merger with Victim Support UK. The charity provides emotional and practical support to the victims and witnesses of crime. All the 77 regional… »

31/07/2008 : Corner Competition Reaches Climax
The Somerset Cricket Board ‘Corner’ Cricket Competition reached its finale when 200 boys played cricket after a year long selection and training programme. As this year’s programme finished the process of selecting players for… »

14/07/2008 : First Private Sector Office This Millenium In Plymouth City
A new Plymouth landmark building, Salt Quay House at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, has reached a milestone.  Business leaders from  its occupier law firm Foot Anstey, developer Sutton Harbour Group and constructor Kier Western… »

13/07/2008 : National Appointment For Local Lawyer
Patricia Wass, partner and specialist in wills and the administration of estates at south west law firm Foot Anstey, received national recognition when she was appointed Chair of the Executive Committee of the Probate Section of the Law Society earlier… »

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… »

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