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11/07/2007 : Best Foot Forward For The Great South West Walk
Jon Loney, partner at South West law firm Foot Anstey, is well known for his employment advice, but Wednesday 1 August will see him leave the "day job" behind and join about 20 Foot Anstey staff and other walkers in taking to the coastal footpath… »

09/07/2007 : Northcliffe Sells Retail Division
Northcliffe Media Limited, one of the largest regional newspaper publishers in the UK and the parent company of local publications including Western Morning News, Exeter Express and Echo, Plymouth Herald and the Torquay Herald Express, has sold its retail… »

02/07/2007 : Apology Probed After MP’s Libel Trial
Fulsome apologies are a regular feature in libel claims, and they are often demanded in claimants’ settlement offers.  But a recent costs ruling has highlighted the financial consequences of demanding an apology that is too wide-ranging.… »

02/07/2007 : Association Of South West Mediators
Making mediation a compulsory alternative to legal proceedings is one of the talking points at the Association of South West Mediators’ meeting at Exeter University on 4th July. Mediation is a way of resolving disputes without going… »

29/06/2007 : Association of South West Mediators Meet On 4th July At Exeter University
Making mediation a compulsory alternative to legal proceedings is one of the talking points at the Association of South West Mediators’ meeting at Exeter University on 4th July. Mediation is a way of resolving disputes without going to… »

27/06/2007 : Newspaper Wins Fair Comment Argument In Libel Case
Freedom of expression for critics and commentators has been upheld by the Court of Appeal in an important ‘fair comment’ victory in a libel case. The case would have been a chilling precedent for the media if the libel claimant’s… »

25/06/2007 : Foot Anstey Launches New Employment Law Training Service
South West law firm Foot Anstey has launched a new tailor made service aimed at saving money and time for local businesses. The employment law training service will be provided in-house at a business’s premises, keeping organisations up to date… »

25/06/2007 : Farmer Wins Case Against Trading Standards
Farmers may have a defence when prosecuted for causing unnecessary harm to livestock following a recent court case advises Neil Scott of South West law firm Foot Anstey. The case focused on animal welfare when a local farmer’s sheep were… »

11/06/2007 : Plymouth Law Firm Expands With A New Team
Law firm Foot Anstey expands its Move Forward conveyancing service by launching a dedicated team in Plymouth on Tuesday 12th June 2007. The new team of eight will offer a high quality but competitively priced service, led by solicitors, to help house… »

05/06/2007 : Yeovil District Hospital Faces Negligence Claim
Mrs Susan Spratt is to bring a claim for negligence against Yeovil District Hospital following the inquest on her husband’s death. Frederick Spratt contracted the lethal bacterial infection clostridium whilst a patient at the Hospital. At… »

04/06/2007 : Tenth Anniversary For Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Triathalon
The 10th annual Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Triathlon took place on Sunday 20th May 2007 in Wellington and proved yet again to be one of the most popular sporting events in the South West calendar. A special prize was given to Adrian Knight to mark… »

22/05/2007 : Green Buy-Out For Devon Business
Devon-based Environmental Intelligence Limited, which specialises in consultancy activities related to the WEEE Regulations for the recycling and disposal of electrical and electronic items, has made a significant investment by buying M Baker Recycling… »

14/05/2007 : Racing Rivals Meet After 10 Years
Ken Bowditch, from Manadon, has competed in many Triathlons over the years, but it was Penny Eyre, Marketing Manager at Plymouth law firm Foot Anstey, who inspired him 10 years ago to enter his first event. Penny who has not seen Ken for many years… »

10/05/2007 : Foot Anstey Appoints Two New Partners
Property specialists Alastair Hargreaves and Andrew Dunningham have been appointed partners at South West law firm Foot Anstey. Alastair Hargreaves heads up Move Forward, the high quality, fixed price, no sale no fee residential house conveyancing… »

08/05/2007 : Big Changes On The Way For Planning Regulations
Roads with no markings or signage will soon appear in the South West.  It may sound chaotic but South West lawyers Foot Anstey will explain at their breakfast briefing “Planning – a new era” on 22nd May in Exeter and 24th… »

08/05/2007 : Foot Anstey Sponsor Devon Life Food & Drink Award For Third Year Running
For the third year in succession, Solicitors, Foot Anstey are sponsoring the Best Entrepreneur / Most Innovative Product of the Year category for the Devon Life Food & Drink Awards. Jane Lister, Managing Partner of Foot Anstey, said, “These… »

17/04/2007 : Collaborative Law - New Way For Lawyers To Settle Divorce Cases
Three lawyers at South West law firm Foot Anstey are now offering Collaborative law, a new way for lawyers to settle divorce cases. Yvette Rooke and Zoe Porter have completed the training and join Maggie Roberts in offering a service that takes… »

17/04/2007 : Three New Associates At Foot Anstey
Jane Lister, Managing Partner said “Our new associates all combine technical excellence, service and people skills which are fundamental in Foot Anstey’s relationships with clients. These promotions demonstrate Foot Anstey’s commitment… »

17/04/2007 : Designs Upon Success
Builders and architects working in South East Cornwall are being invited to enter the eighth Caradon Design Awards for excellence in architectural and design work in local building projects. The scheme, which is jointly sponsored by Caradon District… »

04/04/2007 : Foot Anstey Appointed By Which? Magazine
Which? Magazine, one of the world’s leading consumer magazines, has appointed Foot Anstey to handle any libel actions. Foot Anstey replaces a number of well established and respected London practices.  Tony Jaffa, media and publishing… »

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