Annalisa Checchi > Foot Anstey > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Geared towards assisting companies with registering, enforcing and protecting IP rights, Foot Anstey is a popular choice for both regional and international clients. The practice is split across the firm’s Bristol, Exeter and Southampton offices, and is led by IP specialist Paul Cox. Peter Singfield has in-depth expertise in the media sector, while legal director Annalisa Checchi has longstanding experience in the non-contentious IP space.

Foot Anstey represents both clients and technological solution suppliers, which it regularly assists with large-scale technological initiatives, procurement processes and outsourcings, among others. Clean tech, fintech, and retail tech are among the key sectors for the practice, which is based across Bristol and Exeter. Legal director Annalisa Checchi, who is adept at handling commercial agreements, software development matters, and licensing issues, took over as practice head in light of the departure of Martin Cuell to Burges Salmon LLP in April 2022. The firm further bolstered its cross-border capabilities with the addition of former Baker McKenzie Hong Kong partner Paolo Sbuttoni in summer 2023.

Reputed for its ‘quality in depth’, Foot Anstey is well-placed to advise on both corporate and commercial mandates. Commercial co-chair Ken Lewins, who splits his time between Plymouth and Bristol, spearheads the firm’s entrepreneurial and private companies offering in the region. Alexandra Hammond is a key port of call for various household name brands and developers, who turn to her for assistance on a host of strategic mandates. Fellow commercial co-chair Ashley Avery is noted for her focus on tech and non-contentious IP work. Annalisa Checchi is also recommended for her expertise in commercial tech matters. All named lawyers are based in Bristol unless stated otherwise.