Foot Anstey represents a blend of banks, private lenders, and companies on a range of transactions including corporate lending work, real estate investments, debt finance issues, and development financings. The team also distinguishes itself through its dedicated Islamic finance team, led by real estate expert Imam Qazi and supported by Zahir Nayani. The wider banking and finance team is led by Katie-Jane Rees, who has a range of experience advising on acquisition, property, and project finance work; based in Bristol, she is also a key contact for Nordic bank clients. Toby Larkham excels in structured real estate finance and corporate lending work, and in November 2023, Emma Earp joined the firm’s Southampton office, providing assistance on security structures and intercreditor agreements.
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‘The team are very familiar with our working practices, standard documents and our expectations. They are always very responsive to emails and happy to share their insight into current market practice.’
'Katie-Jane Rees is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is thorough and makes sure our interests are always protected whilst being commercial. My working day is always easier when she is involved in a transaction as she is very ordered and prepared and will go above and beyond to ensure her team handles all the aspects in good time.'
‘Their people have a wide-spread knowledge of the law along with good industry sector understanding, to help work on real-life business issues.’
‘Excellent client service - I've been very impressed by the high and consistent quality of work provided to us by this firm. The legal advice provided to us is consistently of a high quality, timely and practical.’
‘Amazing law firm. Fully understand the transaction and associated risk without compromising the agent's position.’
‘Katie-Jane Rees - very knowledgeable with a can-do attitude, suggesting work arounds for complex matters, providing timely responses and remaining available as required.’
‘People at Foot Anstey are very friendly and quick at replying to all queries. If a case is urgent, they prioritise accordingly.’
Key clients
- Lloyds Bank PLC
- SCIS Holdings Limited
- The shareholders of Community Energy Together Limited
- Thomas's London Day Schools Limited
- Kocho Holdings Limited
- Tower Street Finance
- Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Limited
- Santander UK Plc
- Handelsbanken
- Union Bancaire Privée
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Community Energy Together Limited in relation to the refinancing of multiple solar PV installations.
- Advised Kocho Group Limited in relation to a full restatement of its facilities to implement an additional new tranche of Senior Term Debt and a further restatement of revolving credit facilities.
- Advised Thomas's London Day Schools Limited in relation to an investment from PE house Oakley Capital.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Katie-Jane Rees
Other key lawyers
Emma Earp; Imam Qazi; Zahir Nayani; Toby Larkham; Emma Wood; Caitlin Shasby