The Southampton based team at Foot Anstey is co-headed by Tim Wheen and Carol Phillips. Specialising in property development, Wheen regularly advises housebuilders on the acquisitions and disposals of residential development schemes, and Phillips is skilled in handling matters within the retail and leisure sectors. The Hampshire practice is also supported by Mark Li and Philip Brown in Bristol. Brown joined the firm in May 2023 from Clarke Willmott LLP.
Testimonials
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‘They have strong technical expertise and adopt a collaborative approach to working through problems.’
'Carol Phillips is solution focused. She is great at cutting through complex scenarios to find a sensible outcome.'
- 'Portia Welbourne-Jones is a pleasure to work with. She is measured, concise, and clear in her approach.'
Key clients
- Screwfix Direct Limited
- B&Q Limited
- Kingfisher
- Cellnex UK Limited
- Direct Wines Limited
- Gregory Distribution Limited
- Summerfield Developments
- Scotsgrove Holdings
- Bathurst Limited
- GPG Developments
Work highlights
- Advised Screwfix Direct Limited and B&Q on leasing work and contentious and non-contentious matters for both clients across their occupational portfolios.
- Acted for Summerfield Developments in relation to its mixed-use commercial development at Westpark 26 in Somerset.
- Acting for DAR Global on the purchase and sub-sale of two residential developments in the UK.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tim Wheen, Philip Brown, Carol Phillips, Mark Li