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.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their depth of knowledge and commercial application to transactions is market leading.’
- ‘Foot Anstey is a very client-focused law firm, creating an environment of trust and confidence in the lawyer-client relationship.’
- ‘I have worked with the team at Foot Anstey on a number of projects. I have always found them to be friendly and helpful, offering practical solutions to issues that arise. The team are always available and strive to work to deadlines provided.’
- ‘Every individual I have worked with at Foot Anstey has been a joy! They explain options clearly, offering practical solutions and are always available to help.’
- ‘We met the team before we instructed them, they listened to our concerns and they explained the steps we would need to take to sell our business. Once instructed, they kept us informed of progress and cost at every stage of the sale.’
- ‘Ken Lewins was the lead partner, he understood our needs and his confidence and ability put us at ease in an alien environment.’
Key clients
- August Equity
- Stanley Capital Partners
- Quilam Capital
- Delinian
- atomos
- GoSkyDive.com
- Push Gaming group
- GW Global Insights executive management
- Founders of Rize ETF Ltd
- The Fry Group
- ERS Transition
- Agilio Software
- Thomas' London Day Schools
- Integrity360
- Qinecsa
- Shareholders of QV Education Ltd
- H R Jasper & Sons (Holdings) Ltd
- Elmya Energy group
Work highlights
- Acted for Stanley Capital Partners backed Qinecsa in connection with the acquisition of Commonwealth Informatics from Genpact.
- Advised The Fry Group on the company's sale to Progeny.
- Advised on the disposal of a majority of the shares in Push Gaming Holding plc to Leo Ventures Limited.
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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Stoate