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Lester Aldridge has once again achieved notable success in Chambers UK, with 17 lawyers and 10 practice areas ranked in the 2025 guide. Many individuals and practice areas either maintained or improved their rankings, underscoring the firm’s commitment to excellence. The rankings emphasise the firm’s expertise and dedication to client satisfaction, showcasing its broad capabilities across multiple sectors.
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Key individual achievements include Laura Guntrip, who has been ranked Band 1 UK-wide for Healthcare: Regulatory, Kate Stewart, newly ranked Band 3 for Real Estate Litigation in the South West, and Lisa Watson-Cook, newly ranked Band 4 UK-wide for Charities. Rebecca Walker has also progressed to Band 3 in Restructuring/Insolvency.
- Tom Alder (Planning, The South, Band 2)
- Kevin Barnett (Employment, South West, Band 3)
- Matthew Barrow (Real Estate, The South, Eminent Practitioner)
- Mark Benham (Real Estate, The South, Band 2)
- Grant Esterhuizen (Corporate/M&A, The South, Band 2)
- Chris Evans (Litigation, The South, Band 2; Professional Negligence, The South, Band 2)
- David Healy (Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant, South West, Band 3)
- Linda Jacques (Transport: Logistics, UK-wide, Band 3)
- Liz Oaten (Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant, The South, Band 3)
- Rosemary Sharp (Family/Matrimonial, Southampton and surrounds, Up and Coming)
- Roger Woolley (Real Estate, The South, Band 2)
Emerging talents have also been recognised, with Alice Thursfield (née Straight) listed as an “Associate to Watch” for Healthcare: Regulatory UK-wide.
On the team front, Healthcare: Private Sector rose to Band 3 UK-wide, Real Estate Litigation increased to Band 3 in The South, and Planning moved up to Band 2 in The South, reflecting the firm’s continued excellence and growth.
Matthew Barrow, Managing Partner, said, “These rankings reflect our commitment to excellence, supported by the positive feedback from clients and peers.”
In addition, Lester Aldridge’s Private Wealth Law team continues to hold a strong position in Chambers HNW 2024 (published in July 2024), with Oliver Phipps recognised for his cross-border expertise.
For further details, please visit the Chambers & Partners website.
