National law firm Foot Anstey has recruited a non-executive director whose experience spans the legal, financial and tech sectors to support its ambitious growth goals.
Jason Haines, pictured, joins the firm, which has an office in Bristol, after recently retiring from ‘magic circle’ law firm Allen & Overy.
During his 16-year tenure at the international legal firm he demonstrated strong leadership skills as finance and operations director and oversaw a comprehensive range of IT and business services, including the intricate back-office infrastructure.
Prior to that he was global chief technology officer (CTO) at PricewaterhouseCoopers (now PwC).
During his career he has traversed a wide spectrum of industries, including legal, consultancy and manufacturing.
Foot Anstey, one of the UK’s fastest growing law firms, said Jason’s ability to adapt and excel across various sectors spoke to his “versatile leadership skills and his capacity to drive strategic change and innovation”.
Foot Anstey managing partner Martin Hirst added: “Jason’s appointment is a significant step forward for Foot Anstey.
“His exceptional experience in steering organisations through complex technological and operational landscapes is aligned with our next phase of growth.
“He will make a welcome addition to our board, and we are excited to have him contribute to the firm’s ongoing success.”
Jason said he had been impressed by the firm’s commitment to innovation and excellence.
“I look forward to contributing my insights and expertise to help shape its future direction in an ever-changing legal landscape,” he said.
Foot Anstey, which employs 590 people across its offices in Bristol, Exeter, London, Plymouth, Southampton, Taunton and Truro, advises clients in sectors spanning development, energy and infrastructure to Islamic finance and retail and consumer.
