Counting established domestic and multinational retail and residential sector players among its clients, Foot Anstey is regularly sought-after for high-value property disputes. Kate New leads the real estate disputes team and is a notable contact among major institutional landlords, corporate occupiers, and property developers. New serves as an expert on planning and development disputes, landlord and tenant issues, and easement cases. A further key contact for advice to domestic and international residential property developers, Helen Dickie brings a wealth of expertise in landlord and tenant and residential development issues. Simon Beetham is also a key name to note.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Brilliant team led by fantastic partners.’

  • ‘Kate New is one of the best litigators in the business. She is no-nonsense and gets terrific results.’

  • ‘Kate New is a superb leader of a team.’

Key clients

  • Abri Group Limited
  • Ashfield Land Limited
  • Aster Group Limited
  • Beechcroft Developments Limited
  • Berkeley Homes
  • Cellnex
  • Coastline Housing
  • Dandara
  • Eatos Group
  • Freightliner Limited
  • HS1 Limited
  • LSI Halifax Limited

Work highlights

Advising a registered provider on its ability to seek damages flowing from its sellers' significant misrepresentations over the environmental issues at the site and the requirement to enter a phosphate mitigation scheme.
Advising NEG regarding the redevelopment of the Treaty Centre, Hounslow, involving various 1954 Act claims.
Advising a real estate developer headquartered in Dubai in respect of the purchase, construction, and onward sale of 27 luxury apartments in west London with a total sale price of more than £20m.

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.

Simon Beetham

Practice head

Kate New

Other key lawyers

Helen Dickie; Simon Beetham