LAWYER PROFILE

Chris Evans

UK 2026

Lester Aldridge LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation

South West

2 years ranked

Professional Negligence: Mainly Claimant

South West

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Chris is a commercial litigator working with clients across a number of sectors. His work ranges from providing commercial, solution-focused advice to clients involved in potential contract disputes, to advising and representing clients in high-value court and arbitral proceedings.

Chris has particular experience in complex contract disputes and financial claims, intellectual property claims, professional negligence claims and insolvency-related matters. He also regularly advises on contentious and non-contentious Companies Act claims including schemes of arrangement and reductions of capital.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Litigation - South West

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Chris Evans is head of dispute resolution at Lester Aldridge and is based in the firm's Bournemouth office. He handles a range of litigation including shareholder, contractual and finance-related disputes, as well as contentious insolvency.

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Professional Negligence: Mainly Claimant - South West

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Chris Evans of Lester Aldridge offers a breadth of experience in professional negligence actions, often advising clients on claims against solicitors and auditors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Chris Evans combines a calm authority with excellent tactical skills.
LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
I have always found Chris Evans to be a 'safe pair of hands'.
LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Chris Evans is someone I trust implicitly.
LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Chris Evans conducts himself very well.
Professional Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Chris is very good and very client-focused.
Professional Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Chris Evans was bright, thoughtful and commercial.
Professional Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession