Manchester-based agency Sugar PR has been appointed by national law firm Foot Anstey to handle a new communications brief focused on promoting its expanding Manchester office and strengthening its profile across the North of England.
Sugar PR, based on King Street in Manchester, will provide media relations, strategic communications and profile-raising support. The agency was selected for its specialist expertise in the legal and professional services sectors.
Foot Anstey, which has a sector specialist approach to its legal services, currently employs more than 700 people and also has offices in Bristol, Belfast, Exeter, London, Plymouth and Southampton.
Tom Kershaw, partner in the Manchester office of Foot Anstey, said: “Manchester is an important part of our national growth strategy. The energy and ambition in this city match our own. We needed a local PR partner who understands the Manchester business landscape to help us tell that story here. Sugar PR’s track record stood out, and we are looking forward to working with the team to amplify our presence in the North West.”
Pete Davies, managing director of Sugar PR, added: “Foot Anstey is a major name in the UK legal market with a dynamic, forward-thinking approach that really resonates in Manchester. We are excited to be helping the firm build its profile and connect with the businesses driving the Northern economy.”
Foot Anstey is a national law firm with a strategic, client-centric approach. With over 700 staff and a network of eight offices across the UK, the firm provides specialist legal advice to a diverse range of clients, from regional businesses to FTSE 250 companies. The firm’s expertise in sectors such as Retail & Consumer, Sports, and Media, as well as its specialist IP and commercial advice, is consistently recognised by leading legal directories.
