Publications

Foot Anstey provides the range of legal services which you would expect from a major regional law firm. To help people understand our capability we produce publications which provide more information about our services and include contact details of people you should speak to if you want to find out more.

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S.4(2) Contempt of Court Act 1981 and S.159 Criminal Justice Act 1988
Littlewood Defendant charged with serious sexual offences against young boys and child cruelty, sought an order under S.4(2)  of the Contempt of Court Act to prevent the publication of his name and address in any report of the case after the… »

Competition Law - Examples
We have helped clients who do occupy dominant market positions to design and implement internal training and compliance procedure to reduce the likelihood of competition law infringements. We have assisted clients in responding to investigations… »

The SWAIN guide to getting the best from your lawyer
The South West Angel and Investor Network (SWAIN) connects private investors or "Business Angels" with companies looking for investments. The following guide has been produced by SWAIN in conjuction with Foot Anstey to help you understand…

Business Advice - Fastdebt
Businesses must collect their debts efficiently; they cannot afford not to. The primary objective is to recover your money as quickly as possible, and Foot Anstey’s computerised debt recovery unit – FastDebt – will help you achieve…

Dispute Resolution
Litigating disputes through the courts is a useful and necessary tactic in the armoury of any business. Experience has shown, however, that in addition to issuing and defending proceedings in court, cost-effective solutions that satisfy your commercial…

Financial and Commercial Disputes Team
Litigating disputes through the courts is a useful and necessary tactic in the armoury of any business. Experience has shown, however, that in addition to issuing and defending proceedings in court, cost-effective solutions that satisfy your commercial…

Employment
Employment queries often need instant advice and mistakes can be costly. We always aim to keep employers out of the tribunal, but if they get there, our clients’ defence will be in safe hands. Read more...

Families In Business
Many businesses are owned and managed by members of one or more families, but it is our experience that advisers will often ignore the family context and relationships when giving advice. Read more...

Factsheet - Freedom of Information Act
Freedom of Information Act 2000 Introduction The Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force on 1 January 2005. The new Act has radically changed the public’s right of access to documents and information held by public authorities, with…

Information Technology
Our IT lawyers have an expert technical understanding of IT, the Internet and e-commerce. This allows them to grasp the issues and provide really helpful and effective commercial advice. Read more...

Intellectual Property
We believe that IP law is more than simply protection of your ideas… It is a competitive advantage. Read more...

Case Study 1 - Trade Marks
A client called us wanting to start a new company. He had decided on a name and overnight has registered a domain name. We carried out searches, discussed the trade mark classes and advised that a trade mark could be registered. This was filed the following… »

Factsheet - Copyright
Trade Marks and Domain Names Introduction There has been a system of state registration of trade marks in the United Kingdom for some 140 years. Whilst unregistered trade marks are protected under the law of passing off, trade mark registration…

Factsheet - Data Protection Audit
Data Protection Audit and Data Protection Compliance Programme Services Introduction The Data Protection Act 1998 has been in force since March 2000. The Act affects all businesses based or operating in the United Kingdom processing personal data…

Factsheet - Environmental Information Regulations
Environmental Information Regulations 2004 Introduction The Environmental Information Regulations 2004 came into force on 1 January 2005. The Regulations apply to public authorities and obliges those public authorities to make accessible to the…

Factsheet - Guide to the Data Protection Act
Guide to the Data Protection Act 1998 Introduction This fact sheet sets out some of the main requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 (the “Act”) and examines how organisations and businesses should be organising their current procedures…

Factsheet - Information Technology
Technically Speaking Our IT lawyers have an expert technical understanding of IT, the Internet and e-commerce. We also speak your language which distinguishes us when it comes to the provision of legal advice on IT issues. Download PDF Factsheet…

Factsheet - Intellectual Property
Business Protection Your intellectual property (IP) is valuable. Whether it be the reputation in your brands, the copyright in your literature or the legal protection of your designs and inventions, profit is derived from the proper exploitation and…

Factsheet - Intellectual Property Audit
Intellectual Property Audit Service Introduction Intellectual Property Rights (“IP Rights”) are often the most valuable asset owned by a business. It is, therefore, important not only to ensure that rights are properly protected but…

Factsheet - Trade Marks and Domain Names Distance Selling
Trade Marks and Domain Names Introduction There has been a system of state registration of trade marks in the United Kingdom for some 140 years. Whilst unregistered trade marks are protected under the law of passing off, trade mark registration…

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