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Lester Aldridge origins
Lester Aldridge can trace its origins back to 1796.
Lester Aldridge merger
Merger of two large Bournemouth firms, Mooring Aldridge and Haydon with Lester and Russell
Bournemouth office built
Russell House, an eight-floor office is built in Bournemouth for LA. The foundation stone is laid by the Right Honourable Michael Heseltine MP.
Lester Aldridge new offices
Lester Aldridge moves into their new offices at Russell House.
A new Managing Partner
Roger Woolley becomes Managing Partner.
New offices in Southampton
LA opens a Southampton office with a marine and commercial property emphasis.
A new Chairman for LA
Jeremy Allin becomes Chairman.
LA joins MSI Global Alliance
LA joins MSI Global Alliance, an international association of accountancy and law firms, with over 250 members in over 100 countries.
A merger with Park Nelson
LA merges with Park Nelson and opens a London office in Dorset Rise.
100 best companies
LA recognised as one of the best employers in the country in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.
New Managing Partner
Michael Giddins becomes Managing Partner.
On the 1st August 2006, Lester Aldridge was incorporated into an LLP.
Lexcel Accreditation
LA first achieves Lexcel accreditation.
Two Ticks status awarded
LA achieved the Two Ticks status from Jobcentre Plus in 2008, which recognised our positive commitment regarding the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled people.
Move to Chancery Lane
LA moves to a larger London office at 70 Chancery Lane.
New Chairman announced
Roger Woolley becomes Chairman.
New London address
1 King Street, London, EC2V 8AU.
Medallion Signature Guarantee launch
Lester Aldridge becomes first law firm in the UK to be authorised to act as guarantors under the US Medallion Signature Guarantee STAMP programme.
A new Managing Partner
Matthew Barrow becomes Managing Partner at LA.
New London address
85 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7NQ.
Lester Aldridge's 30th Birthday
Lester Aldridge was born out of a merger of two Bournemouth firms, Mooring Aldridge and Haydon with Lester and Russell, in 1988,
New London Property team
Lester Aldridge acquired the Lewis Townsend London Property team. 1 Fore Street London EC2Y 5EJ
Our London office relocates
On the 30 March 2021, our London office moved to: 120 Moorgate London EC2M 6UR
New Chairperson announced
Suki Samra becomes Chairperson.
Legal Sustainability Alliance
Lester Aldridge joins the Legal Sustainability Alliance.
The Times Best Law Firm
Lester Aldridge is named as a 2022 Best Law Firm by The Times.
Dorset Chamber Premier Partner
Lester Aldridge joins AFC Bournemouth and online marketplace OnBuy to become one of just three Premier Partners of Dorset Chamber.
ISO 27001
Lester Aldridge becomes ISO 27001 certified, the international standard for information security.
British Chambers of Commerce Business Award Winner
Lester Aldridge is the South West regional winner of the Workforce Developer category at the British Chambers of Commerce Business Awards
Property Law Firm of the Year
Proud winners in the South Coast Property Awards - Property Law Firm of the Year 2023.
Highly Commended at The Lawyer Awards
LA was honoured with Highly Commended for Law Firm of the Year: The Independents at The Lawyer Awards 2023.