Chambers Review
Foot Anstey has a prominent commercial litigation practice that acts for clients across the globe on contentious matters including high-value contractual disputes. The firm also offers significant expertise in finance and property litigation, with further experience acting on investment-related disputes. Its clients include key names from the banking and financial services sector.
Work Highlights
- Foot Anstey defended Anthony MacLean, a former director of Bonhams, against claims for unlawful means conspiracy and breaches of fiduciary duty in relation to the sale of the Violati Maranello Rosso Museum collection of 71 classic cars.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their ability to handle complex matters is illustrated by the pragmatic, commercial and tailored advice and response we receive."
"The team always turns work around quickly and runs litigation in a very sensible and commercially-focused way."
"Their ability to handle complex matters is illustrated by the pragmatic, commercial and tailored advice and response we receive."
"The team always turns work around quickly and runs litigation in a very sensible and commercially-focused way."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Singfield offers expertise in a broad range of commercial disputes, often acting on unfair prejudice claims and loan agreement disputes.
"Peter always gives great advice."
James Gliddon has significant experience in handling banking and financial disputes. He often represents lenders in disputes relating to fraud, negligence and the mis-selling of financial products.
"James is very hands-on and commercially astute."
Steven Richards acts for clients in a wide range of commercial litigation, including banking disputes, and is head of fraud and cybercrime at Foot Anstey. He also takes on contractual disputes including breaches of contract and fiduciary duty.
"Steven is commercial, pragmatic and very attentive."
"He is proactive, efficient and gets the job done."
Ranked Lawyers at
Foot Anstey LLP
South West