Operating across a network of offices in the South West, the team at Foot Anstey is well equipped to handle the full spectrum of employment matters for national and international employers, with notable expertise in corporate transactional support and restructurings. Exeter-based Karen Bates leads the team, while the ‘extremely knowledgeable and very attentive’ Joanne Boyle specialises in large scale business transformation projects from the Bristol office. Also in Bristol, associate Angharad Davies advises on a range of HR issues, and is experienced in defending employers before Employment Tribunals in unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are a strong and diverse team with an excellent client base.'
- 'Joanne Boyle is a superb employment lawyer. She always goes the extra mile for her clients. Her attention to detail is second to none and it is always a pleasure to work with her on her cases as she is meticulously well prepared.'
- 'Our experience working with Joanne Boyle and the Foot Anstey team is excellent. Joanne Boyle has a breadth and wealth of knowledge and experience, and has a unique facilitation approach that makes learning memorable.'
- 'Joanne Boyle's level of knowledge is exceptional! If we have queries or need advice, or additional information, Joanne responds promptly, and consistently gets great feedback from our delegates who attend her workshops. Joanne is the consummate professional.'
- 'Exceptional communication, swift responses and extremely knowledgeable.'
- 'Joanne Boyle is my 'go to' person for all things employment law. She is extremely knowledgeable and very attentive, and always has an answer. Along with this, she is personally extremely kind and takes time to support.'
Key clients
- National Farmers Union
- Revolution Beauty PLC
- Allpoints Fibre Networks Limited
- Bartlett Mitchell Limited
- St Monica Trust
- Nic Ice Limited
- Holroyd Howe Limited
- Gregory Distribution
- Stowe Family Law LLP
- Stanley Capital Partners LLP
- Rhubarb Food Design Limited/Oak View Group
- The London Library
Work highlights
Assisted in producing a template Advisor Agreement for investment advisers engaged to identify, diligence and develop investment opportunities.
Advised St Monica Trust on its employment and business immigrations matters.
Defended the NFU and various Individual Respondents (including the Director-General and President) on a whistleblowing claim, succeeding at an initial Interim Relief Hearing and subsequently getting the claim struck out.
Practice head
Karen Bates
Other key lawyers
Joanne Boyle; Angharad Davies