Ms Kutahya Cherry > Foot Anstey > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Under the leadership of ‘exceptional communicator‘ Ian Stubbs, the offering at Foot Anstey brings together energy, construction, planning and corporate specialists to advise on complex energy and infrastructure projects. The ‘truly epic‘ team has developed particular strength in the solar, nuclear, battery storage and electric vehicles spaces. In a demonstration of the firm’s commitment to the field, January 2023 saw the promotion of energy specialists Kutahya Cherry, Suriya Edwards and Dickon Court to the partnership.

Well regarded by clients, the ‘very knowledgeable’ team at Foot Anstey acts for clients across the developer, retailer, financial services, and energy sectors. The team is led by the Exeter-based Richard Sutton, a specialist in development work. Imam Qazi is noted for his Islamic finance acumen, while Kutahya Cherry – who was promoted to partner in January 2023 – maintains a renewable energy sector-focused practice. Other key figures include Mark Li, a transport and energy property specialist, whose recent engagements include cross-border acquisitions and portfolio management matters. Stuart Cleak left the practice in July 2022 to pursue freelance opportunities. All named lawyers are based in Bristol unless stated otherwise.

The Bristol-based cohort at Foot Anstey is led by projects, infrastructure and construction work specialist Ian Stubbs. The team has experience advising on projects and renewables work. Christian Silk has an increasing focus on decarbonisation, energy transition and net-zero environmental solutions. Kutahya Cherry was promoted to partnership in January 2023. Former practice heads Chris Pritchett departed to Shoosmiths LLP in April 2023 and Stuart Cleak departed to Birketts LLP in June 2023.