Foot Anstey strengthens Manchester team with partner promotion for Simon Stubbs 

National law firm Foot Anstey has strengthened its Manchester team with a senior promotion and strategic new appointment as part of a wider round of partner promotions across the business.

The firm  has announced five internal partner promotions nationally, with Manchester-based Simon Stubbs among those elevated to partner with effect from 1^st May 2026.

Simon has been promoted from Principal Director, a role introduced in 2024 by Foot Anstey to fast‑track talented lawyers to partnership across the firm.

Further bolstering the Manchester team, Jessica Jackson joins as a senior associate from Pinsent Masons and reunites with her former colleagues Simon Stubbs and Thomas Barnett who also joined Foot Anstey last year.

Jessica brings more than fifteen years of litigation experience, including a strong track record in disputes across the renewables, construction and engineering sectors.

The appointments underline the firm’s continued investment in its Manchester office and broader commitment to strengthening its presence in key growth sectors across the North West.

Martin Hirst, Managing Partner of Foot Anstey, said:

“This year’s promotions demonstrate the talent in our firm as we continue to grow with our clients, supporting them across the UK. I am very proud to welcome these outstanding lawyers to our partnership and look forward to their continued success.”

Simon Stubbs, Partner at Foot Anstey in Manchester, said:

“I am delighted to have been promoted to partner and to continue progressing my career with Foot Anstey. The energy and infrastructure sector presents huge opportunities and challenges for clients, and I look forward to continuing to support them while helping drive the ongoing growth of our Manchester team.”

Jessica Jackson, Senior Associate at Foot Anstey, added:


“I am pleased to join Foot Anstey and become a part of its collaborative culture. The firm has a first-class reputation in the energy and infrastructure sector and I am looking forward to working with the team and supporting clients on complex and high-value projects and disputes.”

The full list of Foot Anstey colleagues promoted to partnership from 1^st May 2026 is: Emma Clayton (Corporate, Private Equity), Dominic Cromwell (Corporate, Private Equity) Mark Holloway (Residential Real Estate Development), Laura Rajanah (Energy & Infrastructure, Commercial Property, Asset Management) and Simon Stubbs (Energy, Projects, Infrastructure, Construction).

See footanstey.com