Regional law firm Foot Anstey has made a number of promotions including nine senior associates, four of them in its Bristol office, and four new legal directors.
Alex Cross (commercial), Catherine Haugh (dispute resolution) and Sarah Hale and Zahir Nayani (commercial property) are among the new senior associates. 
Employment partner Karen Bates, who is based in the firm’s Exeter office, has joined the board and four staff have been promoted to legal director.
Foot Anstey managing partner John Westwell said: “We have made another round of significant investment for the future of Foot Anstey with the appointment of these legal directors and associates, who have each earned their position by merit and hard work. We consistently make efforts to ensure our talent is recognised and we have the best skills to offer clients exceptional service.”
Foot Anstey has this year been shortlisted in several significant awards including UK Law Firm of the Year (British Legal Awards), Regional/National Law Firm of the Year (Legal Business), Best Managed National Law Firm (MPF Awards) and Best Strategic Leadership (MPF Awards).
