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Telecommunications - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Kester Lees KC is recognised for his work where property and telecommunications interests intersect, and has been involved in high-profile cases involving the Electronic Communications Code.
Strengths
Kester Lees has vast experience and an unrivalled ability to see wider client commercial goals. He is excellent on his feet when advocating.
I am (as are my clients) always very impressed with Kester Lees' work, both written and in court. He is a sophisticated operator, both legally and commercially, and a very formidable opponent.
Kester Lees is an absolute client favourite for knotty problems requiring quick solutions. When the risks are high, he is the calm set of hands the clients want to put their matters into.
Kester Lees is able to turn his laser-focused attention onto a wide range of property disputes. He works collaboratively and well with other counsel.
Kester is an exciting advocate who makes difficult arguments appear simple and has an easy, accessible manner with judges, solicitors, counsel and clients alike. He has a great future ahead of him
Real Estate Litigation - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Kester Lees KC is a talented new silk who handles all aspects of landlord and tenant and property law, including rectification of titles, adverse possession and insolvency matters. He has notable expertise in telecommunications.
Strengths
His rapid elevation to silk is unsurprising and he is already emerging as one of the best property legal minds in the country.
Kester really grasps the reigns of cases and will give a new angle, argument or whatever is needed.
Kester is a great strategic thinker who gives reassuring, approachable advice.