National law firm Foot Anstey has welcomed partners James Clark, Melanie McGuirk and Hayley Steel.

Clark, who is returning to Foot Anstey after a tenure at Womble Bond Dickinson, joins the firm's planning and infrastructure offering in the developer team. He has experience providing strategic planning advice, negotiating Section 106 and other infrastructure agreements, as well as representing clients in planning appeals, judicial reviews, and statutory challenges.

McGuirk, based in Foot Anstey's Manchester office, will be strengthening the firm’s intellectual property offering. She has specialist expertise in trade libel and reputation management, particularly in relation to the adverse or intrusive media coverage of clients’ business interests or personal lives. She has acted for clients in the retail, fashion, manufacturing and creative industries, helping to protect their brands, product designs and commercial know-how.

Steel is joining as a specialist non-contentious construction partner from Clarke Willmott. Based in Southampton and supporting the firm across its wider geographical footprint, Hayley’s experience includes working with developers and housebuilders, with a special focus on later living and retirement, as well as delivering major infrastructure, clean energy, and nuclear projects.

Managing partner Martin Hirst commented: 'Investing in our teams and expanding our client offering with top tier talent is, and always has been, a priority for Foot Anstey, and we’re delighted to start the year by welcoming James, Melanie and Hayley. 

'Each bringing high level expertise and insights within their fields, we are confident that they will be a valued addition to the firm and our clients. We are continuing to focus on our growth plan over the next twelve months, and we look forward to sharing more successes together.'

 

Pictured above: Hayley Steel, James Clark and Melanie McGuirk

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