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15 April 2026
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Foot Anstey—five promotions

Firm promotes five lawyers to partnership across key growth areas

Foot Anstey has promoted five lawyers to its partnership, effective 1 May 2026, as it continues to expand across core practice areas. The promotions span corporate & private equity, energy & infrastructure and real estate development.

The new partners are Emma Clayton and Dominic Cromwell in corporate & private equity, Mark Holloway in real estate development, and Laura Rajanah and Simon Stubbs in energy & infrastructure. The firm said the promotions reflect strength in areas aligned to client demand and its national growth strategy.

Managing partner Martin Hirst said: ‘This year's promotions demonstrate the talent in our firm as we continue to grow with our clients’, adding: ‘I am very proud to welcome these outstanding lawyers to our partnership and look forward to their continued success’.

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