Lester Aldridge has been featured in Planning Magazine as one of the 20 highest-rated planning law firms nationally for 2023.

The magazine’s annual Planning Law Survey provides a detailed picture of the most highly rated planning barristers, solicitors, law firms and legal departments in England today.

A total of 195 consultants, developers and local authorities gave nominations for the survey for solicitors and law firms.

Tom Alder (pictured), Partner and Head of Real Estate Development, said: “ I am really proud Lester Aldridge has been ranked within the Top 20 Planning Law Firms nationally in Planning Magazine’s annual survey. It reflects the high quality work delivered as part of increasing demand for the expertise of  our excellent planning and infrastructure team, which has grown to become one of the largest in the region.”

The Planning & Infrastructure team at Lester Aldridge offer a broad range of services for developer and landowner clients; all focused on delivering and maintaining implementable planning consents as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible. The team is also ranked in the independent legal directories Chambers and Legal 500. Their expertise covers various sectors, including residential development, care and retirement living, hotels and leisure, and marina and port-related developments.