Peter Singfield > Foot Anstey > Exeter, 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.

Key areas of expertise for Foot Anstey include contentious fraud and data theft mandates, banking and financial services litigation, professional negligence claims, public procurement challenges and insolvency cases, in addition to shareholder disputes and breach of warranty claims. The team, which is led by Bristol-based Mark Rhys-Jones, is also noted for its capability in handling multi-jurisdictional claims. In the firm’s Exeter office, Peter Singfield acts on a broad range of commercial and financial disputes, with demonstrable experience in intellectual property and brand protection cases, while Steven Richards handles contract disputes, fraud cases and contentious insolvency matters.

The team at Foot Anstey advises both franchisors and franchisees, ranging from start-ups to large international companies. The group’s client roster consists of businesses operating restaurants, cafes, driving schools, delicatessens, antenatal care and camping sites. Paul Cox leads the group from Southampton, assisting clients with dispute resolution and the drafting of franchise agreements. Peter Singfield is a notable name in the Exeter office, advising clients on exiting domestic franchise agreements.