We’re delighted to welcome Tom Axon and Kirstin Du Tertre to our growing Residential Property team in London.

Their appointments mark another exciting step in the continued growth of our Residential Property practice across London and Bournemouth, following the recent promotion of Shelley Cole and Tarron Giles to Partner.

Tom joins us as a Senior Associate, bringing extensive experience advising individuals, investors, developers and lenders on a wide range of residential property matters, including high-value transactions, property finance and investment portfolios.

Kirstin joins as an Associate and brings more than 10 years’ experience in residential property. Dual qualified in South Africa and England & Wales, she advises individuals, property investors and companies on all aspects of residential transactions, remortgages and secured lending matters.

John Townsend, Partner and Head of Private Wealth, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Tom and Kirstin to Lester Aldridge. Both bring a wealth of experience and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to clients.

“These appointments further strengthen our Residential Property team and reflect our continued investment in its growth. Their expertise will enhance our ability to support clients across a broad range of residential property transactions, and we are excited to have them join us during this period of continued expansion.”

Tom said:

“I’m delighted to be joining the Residential Property team at Lester Aldridge and excited for the opportunity to work alongside such talented colleagues. I look forward to supporting clients with their property transactions whilst contributing to the firm’s continued success and growth.”

Kirstin added:

“I am delighted to be starting this exciting new chapter in my career as part of the experienced Residential Property team at Lester Aldridge. I look forward to working alongside such a highly regarded team, where I can continue to develop my practice and deliver excellent service to clients in a supportive and collaborative environment.”

We are pleased to have Tom and Kirstin on board and look forward to the contribution they will make as our Residential Property team continues to grow.