Career & Experience
Martin Hirst is the Managing Partner of Foot Anstey and a seasoned Real Estate lawyer with many years of experience advising developers and Housing Associations.
Appointed as Managing Partner in May 2022, Martin set an ambitious growth strategy that marked a pivotal milestone in Foot Anstey’s evolution. Integrating responsible business at the heart of the firm’s strategy earned him recognition in The Lawyer Hot 100 2025.
Martin is dedicated to fostering a culture that truly reflects Foot Anstey’s values—creating meaningful impact for its people, clients, communities, and the planet.
As a solicitor, Martin has extensive experience advising housebuilders, delivering integrated, action-oriented property solutions at every stage of the development lifecycle.
Accolades
- Member of House Builder Federation and Housing Forum
- Foot Anstey board member
- The Lawyer Hot 100 2025
Career & Experience
Martin Hirst is the Managing Partner of Foot Anstey and a seasoned Real Estate lawyer with many years of experience advising developers and Housing Associations.
Appointed as Managing Partner in May 2022, Martin set an ambitious growth strategy that marked a pivotal milestone in Foot Anstey’s evolution. Integrating responsible business at the heart of the firm’s strategy earned him recognition in The Lawyer Hot 100 2025.
Martin is dedicated to fostering a culture that truly reflects Foot Anstey’s values—creating meaningful impact for its people, clients, communities, and the planet.
As a solicitor, Martin has extensive experience advising housebuilders, delivering integrated, action-oriented property solutions at every stage of the development lifecycle.
Accolades
- Member of House Builder Federation and Housing Forum
- Foot Anstey board member
- The Lawyer Hot 100 2025
Expertise
- Residential development
- Strategic land
- Options
- Conditional contracts
- Overage
