Praised for its ‘clear ability to understand and translate a complex brief or situation’, the real estate practice at Lester Aldridge LLP is particularly well versed in advising the housing with care and later living as well as affordable housing, and self-storage market sectors. The firm’s expertise, situated across Bournemouth and Southampton, covers the full gamut of commercial property matters, including finance and recoveries. Further specialisations relate to the telecoms, housebuilding and marine sectors. Housebuilding expert Mark Benham, telecoms and secured lending specialist Suki Samra, and Tom Alder, who focuses on planning law, jointly head the team.

We have been working alongside Lester Aldridge since 2005, they are a forward thinking, progressive organisation. They provide a personal service with dedicated case handlers who readily give out direct lines. Service is something they clearly pride themselves on, as well as being friendly and approachable with any questions which may arise, even if the case being discussed isn’t one they are handling, they always provide the necessary support and advice