Peter Singfield > Foot Anstey > Exeter, England > Lawyer Profile

The team at Foot Anstey has experience in banking and financial services litigation, breach of confidentiality claims, contractual disputes, professional negligence claims and shareholder litigation, in addition to contentious fraud and data protection mandates. Peter Singfield acts for national and international media and retail clients, boasting demonstrable experience in intellectual property and brand protection disputes, while Steven Richards focuses on fraud matters, corporate disputes and contentious insolvency cases. Bristol-based Mark Rhys-Jones leads the team.

Foot Anstey’s South West practice operates from Exeter and Southampton, focusing on both disputes and strategic IP matters. The team handles trade marks, copyright and design in addition to advising on ancillary commercial IP issues. Peter Singfield specialises in supporting media clients with their intellectual property needs. IP licensing lies at the centre of Hannah Batten‘s advisory practice. Ben Travers joined from Knights plc in September 2024.

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.