Business Details
Trusted Legal Partners for Business Success
Foot Anstey is a national law firm delivering actionable legal expertise to businesses and individuals. With a deep understanding of sector-specific challenges, we provide commercially savvy advice across corporate, real estate, employment, and regulatory matters. Our team of specialists works seamlessly to address complex legal needs, combining technical precision with pragmatic solutions. Recognised for excellence in Islamic finance, private equity, and real estate development, we prioritise client relationships built on trust and transparency. Our ISO 14001 certification reflects our commitment to environmental responsibility while maintaining rigorous legal standards. By embedding ourselves in clients' operations, we deliver tailored strategies that align with commercial objectives and regulatory frameworks.Client testimonials highlight our responsiveness, collaborative approach, and ability to resolve disputes efficiently. With offices in Bristol, London, Exeter, and Manchester, we serve clients nationally while maintaining a personal touch. Our focus on innovation ensures we stay ahead of regulatory changes, particularly in financial services and technology-driven sectors. Foot Anstey's multidisciplinary teams provide integrated solutions for development projects, corporate transactions, and contentious matters. We combine sector knowledge with legal excellence to help clients navigate complex challenges and seize opportunities in evolving markets.
Services
Corporate Law
Real Estate
Employment Law
Regulatory Compliance
Dispute Resolution
Islamic Finance
Private Equity
Development Projects
Environmental Law
Planning Permission
Highlights and features
- We offer sector-specific legal expertise across 15+ practice areas including Islamic finance and real estate development
- Our ISO 14001 certification demonstrates environmental management excellence
- We provide 24/7 support for urgent legal matters through dedicated teams
- Our lawyers combine technical precision with commercial pragmatism in all advice
- We maintain Chambers UK and Legal 500 top-tier rankings across multiple practice areas
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
What people say
Responsive and pragmatic
Sector experts
Technical precision
Commercial awareness
Seamless teamwork
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate legal team advises on business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. We specialise in supporting private equity-backed companies through growth phases and exit strategies. With sector-specific knowledge across technology, healthcare, and energy, we deliver tailored legal solutions that align with commercial objectives while maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Real Estate
We provide comprehensive real estate legal services covering development projects, commercial property transactions, and planning permissions. Our expertise includes advising on complex development schemes, property litigation, and environmental regulations. The team works closely with developers, investors, and landowners to navigate the full development lifecycle from land acquisition to project completion and asset management.
Regulatory Compliance
Our regulatory specialists advise financial services firms on compliance with FCA and PRA requirements. We handle both contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters including enforcement proceedings, SMCR implementation, and outsourcing arrangements. The team provides proactive compliance strategies while maintaining focus on clients' commercial objectives and risk management requirements.
Islamic Finance
We offer specialist legal advice on Shariah-compliant financial structures and transactions. Our team works with domestic and international clients on sukuk issuances, Islamic banking products, and regulatory compliance. With deep sector knowledge, we help clients navigate the unique legal and regulatory landscape of Islamic finance while maintaining commercial viability.
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution team handles complex commercial litigation, regulatory investigations, and insolvency matters. We represent clients in high-value disputes involving financial services, construction, and corporate transactions. With expertise in alternative dispute resolution methods, we focus on achieving commercial outcomes while minimising business disruption for our clients.
People
Alan Hughes
Partner
Specialist in regulated financial services with extensive experience advising banks and financial institutions on compliance matters. Recognised for expertise in regulatory enforcement and risk management strategies.
Claire Holland
Partner
Employment law specialist with focus on HR issues for regulated sectors. Advises on SMCR implementation and senior manager responsibilities. Recognised for pragmatic approach to employment disputes.
Imam Qazi
Partner
Head of Islamic Finance with expertise in Shariah-compliant structures. Leads complex cross-border transactions and advises major financial institutions on Islamic banking products and regulatory compliance.
Lara Borrett-Lynch
Partner
Real estate development specialist advising on commercial property transactions. Recognised for expertise in affordable housing and mixed-use development projects across the UK property market.
Eric Livingston
Partner
Energy and infrastructure law expert with focus on renewable energy projects. Advises on project financing, regulatory compliance, and development agreements for major infrastructure schemes.
Questions
What areas of law does Foot Anstey specialise in?
We specialise in corporate law, real estate development, regulatory compliance, Islamic finance, and dispute resolution, with additional expertise in employment law and environmental regulations.
Do you offer legal services to international clients?
Yes, our international team advises on cross-border transactions and regulatory matters, particularly in Islamic finance and private equity sectors with global clients.
How do you handle complex regulatory matters?
Our regulatory specialists provide proactive compliance strategies and defend enforcement actions for financial services firms, combining technical expertise with commercial understanding.
Are you certified for environmental standards?
Yes, we hold ISO 14001 certification demonstrating our commitment to environmental management systems and sustainable business practices.
What makes your real estate services different?
We offer integrated real estate services covering the complete development lifecycle, combining planning, environmental, and construction law expertise with commercial property experience.
How do you approach client relationships?
We build long-term partnerships through sector-specific expertise, responsive service, and practical solutions that align legal advice with clients' commercial objectives.
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