What Others Say
Year on year Foot Anstey features prominently in the independent legal directories, Chambers and Legal 500. Below are a number of extracts from their latest editions relating to different areas of our practice.
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Following a merger with Hancock Caffin, Foot Anstey has expanded its market presence in the south west with clients hailing the new, combined firm as "excellent". Described as having “an exceptional knowledge of agricultural law,” Bruce Holt is the principal agricultural partner at the firm. (Chambers 2009)
Banking and Finance This strong banking team has experienced significant growth in recent years, and the lawyers are acclaimed for offering “detailed and practical advice at commercial rates.” Clients prize the firm’s “collaborative approach and excellent overall service.” (Chambers 2009)
Banking Litigation “Comparable to some London firms,” ...this firm was recently instructed by a major bank in a highly significant bank charges case. Very active in professional negligence claims...Fraud, discharges and subrogated and derivative claims complete the picture of a truly eclectic practice. Sources comment that “they really deliver - they get things done at a reasonable cost.” (Chambers 2009)
Charities …Head of practice James Evans was singled out for particular praise, with clients reporting: “He always makes himself available and is more than happy to go beyond the call of duty.” The team focuses its efforts on advising charities on constitutional issues and commercial arrangements, such as mergers, asset transfers and fund-raising. (Chambers 2009)
Foot Anstey provides "first class service and clear advice". (Legal 500 2008)
Corporate and Commercial The ‘ sensible and pragmatic’ Foot Anstey team is led by Richard Coombs...boosted by the arrival of ...partner Duncan Sykes. (Legal 500 2008)
Defamation/Reputation Management This leading regional outfit receives strong market endorsement for its talents in a range of media-related matters, including copyright, reporting restrictions and Internet publication. The lawyers are esteemed for their "clear interpretation of cases and succinct assessment of all the available choices.” (Chambers 2009)
Dispute Resolution "A huge regional player"...David Turner arrived... in September 2007 to head the commercial litigation team. He brought with him some major clients, including a national network of independent financial advisers, and observers predict a busy future for the firm. (Chambers 2009)
Employment It is impossible to ignore the skills and experience of the Foot Anstey employment team. ... a number of new public companies have joined the team’s client list over the past year, joining an already stellar client roster. Quality is still foremost, and clients recommend the lawyers’ “well-tuned understanding of the requirements of business” and their “responsive, pragmatic approach.” (Chambers 2009)
In its most recent edition the Legal 500 comments that one client described the firm as “streets ahead in terms of price and approach” while last year’s directory quotes a client asserting that Foot Anstey is “probably the best firm I have dealt with in my career.” (Legal 500)
Family “Extremely helpful and supportive,” this family group impresses the market with its dedicated client service, with one source explaining: “The lawyers here are just fantastic, they kept me informed every step of the way.” ...The group handles a mix of private and publicly funded work and has embraced collaborative law. (Chambers 2009)
Intellectual Property Clients particularly rate this practice’s “value for money - a provincial rate for London-quality advice.” (Chambers 2009)
Licensing The “friendly and easy-going team” continue to provide a “high-quality, solid and dependable” service. (Chambers 2009)
Real Estate 2008 has been a bumper year for this “enthusiastic and forward-thinking firm.” Its merger with Hancock Caffin has given the team a new office in Truro and allowed it to gain a foothold in the Cornwall market. (Chambers 2009)
Real Estate Litigation ...the property litigation team “can certainly hold its own” as it manages a workload representing developers and landlords in commercial disputes over leases, easements, possession actions and the interpretation of title. Numerous local authorities and district councils instruct the group, calling upon “the lawyers’ fine understanding of the issues that affect the public.” Loyal clients maintain that “the service is of equal depth and professionalism to the bigger national firms.” (Chambers 2009)
