Foot Anstey appoints new Partner to lead Commercial Litigation

Foot Anstey has announced the appointment of Jonathan Grigg as a Partner to lead its highly regarded Commercial Litigation team, based out of the firm's Southampton office.

With over 25 years of expertise in the legal sector, Jonathan is a senior practitioner and has a wealth of experience. He is an accredited mediator and commercial litigator, and was previously a Partner at Clarke Willmott, Shoosmiths and Boyes Turner. Jonathan has extensive experience in leading teams focussed on resolving commercial disputes.

He specialises in pensions litigation acting for employers and trustees in relation to the full range of pensions related litigation.

Upon his appointment, Jonathan said, “I’m really looking forward to this fresh challenge and leading the team to uphold the firm's excellent reputation and to continue to deliver exceptional client service.”

Martin Hirst, Managing Partner at Foot Anstey, said: “Jonathan will undoubtedly be a great addition to our business, and his appointment is pivotal in continuing to deliver the very best legal services to our clients. He is hugely experienced in all facets of civil dispute resolution, and throughout his legal career, has acted on behalf of large international corporations, particularly in the technology sector. Jonathan's expertise aligns perfectly with our ambition, aiming to not only expand our presence in key markets but also to enhance our capabilities in handling complex commercial litigations and transactions. His proven track record in successfully navigating intricate legal challenges will significantly benefit our commercial clients, ensuring that they receive the most effective and innovative legal solutions tailored to their evolving needs in a dynamic business environment.”