Foot Anstey‘s public sector team specialises in large infrastructure, development, and energy related projects, acting for a range of local authorities. Plymouth-based team head Brian Hitchcock is well-versed on a range of construction, engineering, and procurement matters across the road, energy, real estate and health sectors, while Truro’s John Catchpole is highlighted for his expertise in property work, developments, and infrastructure mandates. On the disputes side, Plymouth’s Tris Tucker is the key name to note.

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Key clients

  • Cornwall Council
  • Spaceport Cornwall (Cornwall Council)
  • Plymouth City Council
  • Devon County Council
  • London Borough of Tower Hamlets
  • Bristol City Council
  • Celtic Sea Power
  • Exeter City Council

Work highlights

  • Supporting Aerospace Cornwall, part of Cornwall Council, on its programme promoting research, development and innovation across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
  • Providing legal services to Plymouth City Council for the design and construction of the Forder Valley Link Road and Manadon large local major scheme (LLM).

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Brian Hitchcock

Other key lawyers

John Catchpole, Tris Tucker