Lester Aldridge LLP
About
Managing Partner: Matthew Barrow
Chairman: Suki Samra
Number of partners: 42
Number of other fee-earners: 131
Lester Aldridge is a full-service law firm, advising commercial organisations and private individuals on a regional, national and international scale, from offices in Bournemouth, Southampton and London.
Lester Aldridge offers something to clients that other, larger firms do not: a genuine partnership. Client satisfaction is reflected in the growth it has experienced, seeing revenues increase steadily.
It is a growing firm whose breadth of service continues to broaden. Formed following the merger of two large Bournemouth firms in 1988 (with origins tracing back to 1796); in 2007, it changed status from a traditional partnership to that of a limited liability partnership and is a “go to” firm, which has proved to be attractive to partners from other firms.
The firm has been accredited with the Law Society’s Lexcel Quality Standard since 2007.
The firm’s extensive property team span sectors including commercial development, care, residential and lending, investment and retail, with expertise to handle a wide range of property issues, from development projects, management and investment, buying and selling properties, landlord and tenant issues, to planning, environment and construction. It also has expertise in the niche areas of ports and marinas, waterside developments and assisted living.
Lester Aldridge’s experienced team covers a broad range of general commercial litigation, as well as working for clients in specific industries, handling everything from emergency injunctions to mediation and high court litigation in areas as diverse as debt collection and multi-million cross-jurisdictional claims.
The team handles an array of corporate work for a diverse client base. Particularly noted for its M&A work, the team regularly advises clients on other company and commercial issues, including joint ventures, IT and IP licensing, competition law and restructurings. The team also acts for international, national and regional clients in many sectors, including charities and the third sector.
Lester Aldridge’s team has a proven track record in providing effective advice to banks, building society, finance houses, leasing companies and insolvency practitioners. It specialises in the recovery of secured and unsecured commercial and personal finance, as well as asset recovery.
LA Marine is the specialist shipping and marine law team of Lester Aldridge, providing expert advice and practical solutions to the commercial shipping, logistics, superyacht and leisure marine industries. LA Marine deals with all aspects of maritime law, from non-contentious matters to collisions, charterparty issues, bill of lading disputes, demurrage claims and personal injury.
One of the leading areas of expertise at Lester Aldridge and one for which the firm has a national reputation. For over 20 years, members of the specialist healthcare team have been specialising in the regulation of health and social care services, regularly acting for independent social care providers, independent hospitals, NHS Trusts and GPs. The team also acts for children’s homes, schools and fostering agencies.
As one of the leading employment teams in the south, the team provides specialist advice on all areas of employment law, acting for international, national and major regional employers in all sectors. The team supports HR and senior management in dealing with a multitude of employment issues, from drafting service agreements, employment contracts, employment policies and handbooks, to advising on tribunal claims, redundancy programmes and TUPE-related matters.
The firm offers a full range of services for individuals both in the UK and internationally, with specialists in wills and estates, tax planning and trusts, contentious probate, residential conveyancing, family, employment, personal injury and medical negligence.
As well as advising clients in the UK, we are also able to advise clients on cross-border transactions and overseas business matters. And as a member of MSI Global Alliance, an international network of lawyers and accountants, we can offer advice from a network of first-class lawyers from around the world. The international private client team supports both professionals and private individuals across a range of global estate planning and administration matters, including a specialist medallion signature guarantee service.
- Community Care & SEN
- Court of Protection & Capacity
- Employment
- Family
- International Probate & Estates
- Personal Injury & Medical Negligence
- Residential Property & Conveyancing
- Tax, Trusts, Wills & Probate
- Wills, Trusts & Estates Disputes
- Yachts & Superyachts
- Charities & Social Enterprise
- Corporate & Commercial
- Data Protection & GDPR
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment & HR
- Health & Social Care
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Litigation & Recoveries
- Real Estate
- Shipping & Logistics
- Yachts & Superyachts
Russell House
Oxford Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8EX
Telephone: 01202 786161
120 Moorgate London
EC2M 6UR
Telephone: 0207 492 9800
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Lester Aldridge celebrates 30th Anniversary
Leading law firm Lester Aldridge is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of its Bournemouth office on 1st October.<br>Lester Aldridge was born out of a merger of two Bournemouth firms, Mooring Aldridge and Haydon with Lester and Russell, in 1988, although origins can be traced back much further, to 179
Lester Aldridge trainees qualify as solicitors
Lester Aldridge is pleased to announce the qualification of three trainee solicitors into teams across the South Coast law firm.
Lester Aldridge Partner becomes GDPR qualified
Geoff Trobridge, Partner at leading law firm Lester Aldridge, has passed the data protection exam set by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT, with a distinction and is now a qualified data protection practitioner.
New wave of trainee solicitors start at Lester Aldridge
Lester Aldridge is pleased to welcome eight new trainee solicitors who have started their training contracts at the law firm this week.
LESTER ALDRIDGE WELCOMES NEW MANAGING PARTNER
Leading South Coast law firm Lester Aldridge is pleased to announce that Head of Real Estate Matthew Barrow has been elected as Managing Partner.
Lester Aldridge welcomes wave of new talent
Seven trainee solicitors have started their two year training contract with leading law firm Lester Aldridge this week.
Data protection – How will the new regulations affect you?
GDPR comes into force on 25th May 2018. It makes radical changes to the data protection regime, which has been largely unchanged since the first Data Protection Act in 1984. Businesses must, to quote from the GDPR, “implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure and be able to
Lester Aldridge is pleased to announce new appointments
Leading South coast law firm Lester Aldridge is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Guntrip to Partner, and the appointment of Associate Solicitor, Graham Mclean.
Lester Aldridge is the first UK law firm to offer Medallion Signature Guarantees
Leading law firm, Lester Aldridge, is pleased to announce it is the first law firm in the UK to be authorised to act as guarantors under the US <a href="http://www.lesteraldridge.com/international/medallion-signature-guarantee/">Medallion Signature Guarantee</a> STAMP programme.<br/>To complement the firm’s specialist services in assisting executors and beneficiaries around the world with administering…
Lester Aldridge advises Meggitt PLC on disposal of Meggitt Target Systems
<br/>Lester Aldridge has successfully advised <a href="https://www.meggitt.com/" target="_blank">Meggitt PLC</a> on the UK property aspects of Meggitt’s recent deal with QinetiQ Group PLC. The transaction between the two FTSE 250 listed companies saw Meggitt Target Systems sold to QinetiQ for a total of £57.5 million in cash on a debt-free basis.<br/>Meggitt Target…
Needlestick injuries from cosmetic surgery procedure
As the cosmetic surgery industry reaches its financial climax to date, at a staggering £3.6 billion, it is not unreasonable to question the woefully inadequate regulations afforded to those whom fall victim.<br/>Education of the potential risk of injury posed by cosmetic surgery, particularly those injuries…
Lester Aldridge welcomes Partner Kate Stewart
Lester Aldridge is delighted to announce the arrival of Partner Kate Stewart into our Bournemouth office, Kate will be heading up our superb Property Litigation team.<br/>Since qualifying in 2001 Kate has worked in a large London law firm specialising in contentious property issues, and has expertise acting…
Putting the brakes on in the gig economy
Only a matter of months since the Tribunal ruled two <a href="http://www.lesteraldridge.com/uber-update-employment-status/">Uber drivers were classed as ‘workers</a>’, the concept behind the gig economy has taken another blow in the Tribunal, this time with a CitySprint bicycle courier also being classed as a ‘worker’.<br/>Ms Dewhurst, who has been a bicycle courier for CitySprint…
Government decision sees DoLS Inquests scrapped
Last month there was welcome news for the health and social care sector when Parliament approved an amendment to the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (“the Act”) clarifying the legal position on when an inquest will be held following the death of someone who was subject to a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards…
The Misrepresentation Mousetrap: A lesson for Vendors and Purchasers
<a href="http://www.lesteraldridge.com/">Lester Aldridge</a> has achieved great success recently after winning the case of <i>Quilter v Hodson Developments Limited [2016] EWCA Civ 1125</i>in both the County Court and Court of Appeal on behalf of the claimant, Ms Quilter. Interesting points of law were raised which may have broader application to other…
The Misrepresentation Mousetrap: A lesson for Vendors and Purchasers
<br/><a href="http://www.lesteraldridge.com/">Lester Aldridge</a> has achieved great success recently after winning the case of <i>Quilter v Hodson Developments Limited [2016] EWCA Civ 1125</i>in both the County Court and Court of Appeal on behalf of the claimant, Ms Quilter. Interesting points of law were raised which may have broader application to other…
When is a rest break not a rest break?
Having just finished the round of Christmas and New Year lunches, and having undone all the good of two months’ worth of dieting, it seems appropriate to spare a thought for those whose working life doesn’t allow such luxuries.<br><br/>Before I get any comments about typical lawyers and “who ate all the pies?”…
Arbitration – An alternative to litigation
It is a widely misconceived assumption that family law disputes always end up in the court room. Whilst litigation through the courts is one way of achieving a solution, there are also a number of alternative forms of dispute resolution which can provide a more informal and cost-effective alternative…
Employment law and HR - A look back at 2016
It doesn’t seem five minutes since we planned our look ahead to 2016 and with a blink of an eye, the year is almost over and we’re taking a look back at what’s happened during the year in the world of employment law and HR. It’s been a relatively quiet one, although we have seen some important and interesting…
“Act or Neglect” under the Inter-Club Agreement
In Transgrain Shipping (Singapore) PTE Ltd v Yangtze Navigation (Hong Kong) Ltd 2016 the English Court were asked to consider an appeal of an arbitration award which focused on one element of the Inter Club Agreement. <br/>Arbitration proceedings had been brought by the owners of the vessel MV YANGTZE XING…
Lester Aldridge celebrates 30th Anniversary
Leading law firm Lester Aldridge is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of its Bournemouth office on 1st October.<br>Lester Aldridge was born out of a merger of two Bournemouth firms, Mooring Aldridge and Haydon with Lester and Russell, in 1988, although origins can be traced back much further, to 179
Lester Aldridge trainees qualify as solicitors
Lester Aldridge is pleased to announce the qualification of three trainee solicitors into teams across the South Coast law firm.
Lester Aldridge Partner becomes GDPR qualified
Geoff Trobridge, Partner at leading law firm Lester Aldridge, has passed the data protection exam set by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT, with a distinction and is now a qualified data protection practitioner.
New wave of trainee solicitors start at Lester Aldridge
Lester Aldridge is pleased to welcome eight new trainee solicitors who have started their training contracts at the law firm this week.
LESTER ALDRIDGE WELCOMES NEW MANAGING PARTNER
Leading South Coast law firm Lester Aldridge is pleased to announce that Head of Real Estate Matthew Barrow has been elected as Managing Partner.
Lester Aldridge welcomes wave of new talent
Seven trainee solicitors have started their two year training contract with leading law firm Lester Aldridge this week.
Data protection – How will the new regulations affect you?
GDPR comes into force on 25th May 2018. It makes radical changes to the data protection regime, which has been largely unchanged since the first Data Protection Act in 1984. Businesses must, to quote from the GDPR, “implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure and be able to
Lester Aldridge is pleased to announce new appointments
Leading South coast law firm Lester Aldridge is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Guntrip to Partner, and the appointment of Associate Solicitor, Graham Mclean.
Lester Aldridge is the first UK law firm to offer Medallion Signature Guarantees
Leading law firm, Lester Aldridge, is pleased to announce it is the first law firm in the UK to be authorised to act as guarantors under the US <a href="http://www.lesteraldridge.com/international/medallion-signature-guarantee/">Medallion Signature Guarantee</a> STAMP programme.<br/>To complement the firm’s specialist services in assisting executors and beneficiaries around the world with administering…
Lester Aldridge advises Meggitt PLC on disposal of Meggitt Target Systems
<br/>Lester Aldridge has successfully advised <a href="https://www.meggitt.com/" target="_blank">Meggitt PLC</a> on the UK property aspects of Meggitt’s recent deal with QinetiQ Group PLC. The transaction between the two FTSE 250 listed companies saw Meggitt Target Systems sold to QinetiQ for a total of £57.5 million in cash on a debt-free basis.<br/>Meggitt Target…
Needlestick injuries from cosmetic surgery procedure
As the cosmetic surgery industry reaches its financial climax to date, at a staggering £3.6 billion, it is not unreasonable to question the woefully inadequate regulations afforded to those whom fall victim.<br/>Education of the potential risk of injury posed by cosmetic surgery, particularly those injuries…
Lester Aldridge welcomes Partner Kate Stewart
Lester Aldridge is delighted to announce the arrival of Partner Kate Stewart into our Bournemouth office, Kate will be heading up our superb Property Litigation team.<br/>Since qualifying in 2001 Kate has worked in a large London law firm specialising in contentious property issues, and has expertise acting…
Putting the brakes on in the gig economy
Only a matter of months since the Tribunal ruled two <a href="http://www.lesteraldridge.com/uber-update-employment-status/">Uber drivers were classed as ‘workers</a>’, the concept behind the gig economy has taken another blow in the Tribunal, this time with a CitySprint bicycle courier also being classed as a ‘worker’.<br/>Ms Dewhurst, who has been a bicycle courier for CitySprint…
Government decision sees DoLS Inquests scrapped
Last month there was welcome news for the health and social care sector when Parliament approved an amendment to the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (“the Act”) clarifying the legal position on when an inquest will be held following the death of someone who was subject to a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards…
The Misrepresentation Mousetrap: A lesson for Vendors and Purchasers
<a href="http://www.lesteraldridge.com/">Lester Aldridge</a> has achieved great success recently after winning the case of <i>Quilter v Hodson Developments Limited [2016] EWCA Civ 1125</i>in both the County Court and Court of Appeal on behalf of the claimant, Ms Quilter. Interesting points of law were raised which may have broader application to other…
The Misrepresentation Mousetrap: A lesson for Vendors and Purchasers
<br/><a href="http://www.lesteraldridge.com/">Lester Aldridge</a> has achieved great success recently after winning the case of <i>Quilter v Hodson Developments Limited [2016] EWCA Civ 1125</i>in both the County Court and Court of Appeal on behalf of the claimant, Ms Quilter. Interesting points of law were raised which may have broader application to other…
When is a rest break not a rest break?
Having just finished the round of Christmas and New Year lunches, and having undone all the good of two months’ worth of dieting, it seems appropriate to spare a thought for those whose working life doesn’t allow such luxuries.<br><br/>Before I get any comments about typical lawyers and “who ate all the pies?”…
Arbitration – An alternative to litigation
It is a widely misconceived assumption that family law disputes always end up in the court room. Whilst litigation through the courts is one way of achieving a solution, there are also a number of alternative forms of dispute resolution which can provide a more informal and cost-effective alternative…
Employment law and HR - A look back at 2016
It doesn’t seem five minutes since we planned our look ahead to 2016 and with a blink of an eye, the year is almost over and we’re taking a look back at what’s happened during the year in the world of employment law and HR. It’s been a relatively quiet one, although we have seen some important and interesting…
“Act or Neglect” under the Inter-Club Agreement
In Transgrain Shipping (Singapore) PTE Ltd v Yangtze Navigation (Hong Kong) Ltd 2016 the English Court were asked to consider an appeal of an arbitration award which focused on one element of the Inter Club Agreement. <br/>Arbitration proceedings had been brought by the owners of the vessel MV YANGTZE XING…