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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… »

18/07/2007 : Sidwell Motor Company Joins The Vosper Group
South West motor dealers Vospers have acquired Sidwell Motor Company, the Fiat dealer in Exeter. Peter Vosper of Vospers said, “Fiat is now recognised as a quality range and some exciting new products are on the way with Bravo and 500. Their… »

12/07/2007 : Corner Competition Reaches Climax
The Somerset Corner Cricket Club Competition reaches its finale on Friday 27th July when 350 boys and girls will have played cricket at five different venues in Somerset over 3 days. The Corner competition gives a large numbers of young players… »

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… »

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