LAWYER PROFILE

Tom Alder

UK 2026

Lester Aldridge LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Planning & Environment

The South

1 year ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Lester Aldridge LLP

Practice Areas

Tom is an experienced planning lawyer who deals with a wide range of planning issues, both contentious and non-contentious, on behalf of developer clients, acting on a national basis for a number. Tom’s key focus is the house-building sector (both market and retirement sector), advising in respect of residential or residential-led mixed-use schemes. He also has considerable experience in contentious planning work, representing clients in planning appeals and High Court legal challenges.

Additionally, Tom is responsible for a niche practice advising ports and marinas in respect of operational agreements and statutory consents.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Planning & Environment - The South

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tom Alder deals with a broad range of planning issues, focusing his expertise on the housebuilding sector.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Tom has a good level of service, is responsive and on the ball, and displays a good level of awareness and sophistication in planning matters.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tom is an exceptional senior adviser for us across the planning and environmental sectors. He has deep industry expertise, high service level and a focus on delivery.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tom Alder is my go-to for anything planning related.
Planning & EnvironmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession