The team at Foot Anstey covers a wide range of commercial portfolio work, landlord and tenant matters, and land development cases. Kate New leads the practice and undertakes advocacy up to the Court of Appeal level; her client roster consists of landlords, tenants, and housebuilders. Patrick Wetherall leads the firm’s developer sector, handling a range of commercial property disputes. Stephanie Kingdon left the firm in 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Very strong individuals have joined from other firms to add to the specialist knowledge of the team. Good experience of the South West region, but the team also handles lots of national property-based work.’
‘Patrick Wetherall has huge experience in the sector, both regionally and nationally and is a good strategic lawyer.’
Key clients
- Abri Group Limited
- Ashfield Land Limited
Work highlights
Advising a nationwide land promoter in respect of a professional negligence claim against a national law firm resulting from defective overage drafting.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rachel Small
Rachel Small
Practice head
Kate New
Other key lawyers
Patrick Wetherall; Rachel Small