Adam McKenna > Foot Anstey > Exeter, England > Lawyer Profile

Foot Anstey is praised for its highly regarded private equity expertise, and the firm deals with high-value M&A, private equity mandates, and investments, with clients ranging from global businesses to private equity houses. Matthew Stoate heads up the corporate department and is a key name in the firm’s private equity team. Chris Worrell leads the firm’s business group, Duncan Sykes heads up the entrepreneurial private company team, and Ken Lewins is a key name for corporate energy work. Emma Earp and Sam Elworthy are recent arrivals to the firm.

Foot Anstey represents both franchisors and franchisees, including start-ups and established multi-national corporations. The group is increasingly active in assisting clients with extending their franchising network internationally. Commercial lawyer Paul Cox sits at the helm of the practice in Southampton, with expertise in resolving franchising-related disputes and drafting agreements. Peter Singfield is another key name in the disputes space, and in team news, Sam Elworthy was added to the group from Temple Bright LLP at the beginning of 2024, while John Shaw joined Brandsmiths in April 2023.