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Through our network of seven offices, we work together as one national team offering specialist legal advice and services to regional, national and international clients, both businesses and individuals.
We are among the UK's top 100 law firms, with just under 50 partners and over 500 staff. Headed by Managing Partner John Westwell, Foot Anstey has achieved consistent growth and strong financial performance and is on track to achieve our ambitious financial targets. We have grown organically through our bold, agile strategy that has attracted the attention of the industry; we have been named in numerous awards that include the British Legal Awards, MPF Awards for Management Excellence and South West Business Insider.
We are among the UK's top 100 law firms, with just under 50 partners and over 500 staff. Headed by Managing Partner John Westwell, Foot Anstey has achieved consistent growth and strong financial performance and is on track to achieve our ambitious financial targets. We have grown organically through our bold, agile strategy that has attracted the attention of the industry; we have been named in numerous awards that include the British Legal Awards, MPF Awards for Management Excellence and South West Business Insider.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, Plymouth
Employees
501-1000
Founded date
1908
Mentions in press and media 13
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| Aug 18, 2026 | New planning rules ‘could blight high streets with empty pubs’ | Angela Rayner’s attempt to stop pubs being redeveloped into offices and housing could “blight high streets” with empty venues, property experts have warned. The housing secretary has unveiled reforms to planning rules which mean that develo... |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Fifa World Cup 2026: The tournament of IP infringement and touts | With the World Cup well underway, Ben Travers explains why IP laws are being ignored? Much has been written of the economics of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, which looks set to be the biggest yet with tens of billions in revenue on the table. Wi... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | UK Cyber Law: A Stronger Shield for NHS, Energy | UK beefs up cybersecurity. New laws target critical sectors. Tougher rules, bigger fines are coming. The goal: protect key services. Expect faster response times. The UK is tightening its cyber defenses. New legislation aims to protect vita... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | UK Cyber Security Bill: Strengthening Defenses Against Digital Threats | UK unveils new cyber security bill to protect essential services. It mandates minimum security standards, quick incident reporting, and strong response plans. Regulators gain power. The goal is to boost national security and resilience. **U... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Cyber roles demand soars as UK firms scramble to plug skills gap | Demand for cybersecurity training across UK businesses has surged following a wave of cyberattacks on major firms and public bodies, as employers scramble to strengthen defences ahead of new government rules. The rise in attacks, including ... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Labour tightens cyber rules after JLR and M&S breaches | The government has introduced its long-awaited cyber security and resilience bill to parliament, promising to toughen the UK’s defences against the growing wave of cyberattacks on businesses and public services. Ministers say the new legisl... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Gen Z’s entrepreneurial dreams threatened by lack of support | Gen Z is leading the country’s entrepreneurial boom, but a lack of professional support could threaten their future as business leaders. Over 80 per cent of 18 to 24 year olds have engaged in a form of entrepreneurial activity, such as sell... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Will the new Planning Bill get Britain building? | The Planning and Infrastructure Bill promises faster decisions and greener outcomes. But will it actually deliver, asks James Clark Nervousness, delays and complex rules continue to plague our planning system. Balancing legislative reform w... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Violence against retail workers ‘unacceptable and untenable’ | More than a quarter of retail workers say that they have experienced physically aggressive or violent behaviour in their current jobs as the UK continues to battle a years-long fight against high-street crime. More than one in five retail w... |
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FAQ about Foot Anstey LLP
When was Foot Anstey LLP founded?
Foot Anstey LLP was founded in 1908.
What has the press written about Foot Anstey LLP?
Parsers VC has collected 13 articles mentioning Foot Anstey LLP, among them “New planning rules ‘could blight high streets with empty pubs’” (Aug 18, 2026) and “Fifa World Cup 2026: The tournament of IP infringement and touts” (Jul 4, 2026).
Is Foot Anstey LLP still active?
Yes, Foot Anstey LLP is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 25, 2026.