Simon Beetham
Foot AnsteyThe growing Southampton-based team at Foot Anstey was bolstered by the arrival of Helen Dickie and Simon Beetham. Dickie joined the team in January 2024 from an in-house position, contributing her broad expertise in advising institutional landlords and occupational tenants. Beetham joined from Moore Barlow in August 2023, bringing his experience in adverse possession claims and fire safety issues. Described as ‘an exceptional lawyer’ and ’a legend in the industry’, practice head Kate New is another addition to the firm, having joined from Osborne Clarke LLP in July 2023.
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Testimonials
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'Kate New is an exceptional lawyer. She is personable and knowledgeable. She communicates in a clear and concise way and provides excellent advice. She is not afraid to face into complex cases and gives an honest opinion of the likely outcome of cases.'
'Kate New's knowledge of case law and the application to the day-to-day management of a property portfolio is profound. She thinks about how clients will be able to benefit from case law and provides robust training in these areas.'
‘They are commercial, readily available, and have a collaborative attitude that encourages long-standing relationships.’
‘Simon Beetham has just moved across from Moore Barlow. He is an excellent commercial litigator.’
‘Kate New is a legend in the industry. Everyone who works with her has enormous respect for her legal savvy and emotional intelligence.’
‘A brilliant team, especially for property litigation and telecommunications law.’
‘Kate New is the star of the show. She is tenacious and offers strategic, robust legal advice.’
‘Kate New is hugely experienced and a joy to work with. She's always available for her clients, who are fiercely loyal to her. One of the best property litigators in the business.’
Key clients
- Abri Group Limited
- Ashfield Land Limited
- Aster Group Limited
- Beechcroft Developments Limited
- Berkeley Homes
- Cellnex
- Coastline Housing
- Dandara
- Freightliner Limited
- HS1 Limited
- LSI Halifax Limited
- Micron Europe Limited
- Moog Control Limited
- Petrogas Group UK Limited
- Pivoted Power
- Stratland Estates Limited
- Tesla Motors Limited
- Wales & West Utilities
- Welcome Break/Applegreen
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kate New