Foot Anstey has made its latest round of promotions with four new Legal Directors and nine Senior Associates.
The appointments have been made across the firm’s five offices and legal practice areas;
Legal Directors
Michelle Biddulph, Clinical Negligence, Exeter
Stacey Bryant, Mental Capacity, Plymouth
Tim Jones, Clinical Negligence, Taunton
Edward Venmore, Property Litigation, Exeter
Senior Associates
John Catchpole, Commercial Property, Truro
Alex Cross, Commercial, Bristol
Sarah Hale, Commercial Property, Bristol
Catherine Haugh, Dispute Resolution, Bristol
Claire Leslie, Clinical Negligence, Exeter
Shelly Morgan, Employment, Exeter
Zahir Nayani, Commercial Property, Bristol
Kate Saunders, Conveyancing, Taunton
Rachel Warren, Dispute Resolution, Exeter
In addition to these changes to key senior staff, there have also been changes to the Board which has been joined by employment Partner, Karen Bates.
Managing Partner John Westwell said, “we have made another round of significant investment for the future of Foot Anstey with the appointment of these Legal Directors and Associates, who have each earned their position by merit and hard work. We consistently make efforts to ensure our talent is recognised and we have the best skills to offer clients exceptional service.”
As year end approaches, the firm is on track to achieve its ambitious turnover growth figures and is celebrating a successful year. The year has seen the firm receive industry recognition for its successes by being shortlisted in several significant awards; UK Law Firm of the Year (British Legal Awards), Regional/National Law Firm of the Year (Legal Business), Best Managed National Law Firm (MPF Awards) and Best Strategic Leadership (MPF Awards).