Respected firm with a strong presence in the social care sector. Advises public, private and third sector clients on a range of contentious issues, including tribunals, inquests, NMC proceedings and police investigations. Noted for expertise in the regulatory environment governing health-related charities, as well as its record in defending clients from Care Quality Commission actions.
Interviewees report: "They work really hard, are very organised and have always been seamless, structured and helpful in their approach."
Sources describe the team as "very professional and supportive."

The members of Lester Aldridge LLP's group are praised as 'clear experts' in the field. They work for charities, care homes, equity funds and GP practices in a wide range of health, social, and community care matters. Team leader Laura Guntrip handles diligence processes in transactions and regulatory law. Associate James Pantling-Skeet is noted for 'his grasp of the subject matter and his professional approach'.

Engaging Lester Aldridge and working with Laura Guntrip and her team has been a pleasure and a blessing.

One of our Homes was experiencing extreme difficulty with our regulators and with Laura’s expertise, counsel and representation we were able to overcome a task that at times seemed to be a losing battle.

The service we have received from Laura and her team has always been first class. We have been able to depend on them like an extension of our own team. Their approach, knowledge and expertise have ensured all our matters have been handled efficiently. We are now a stronger organisation and if the need ever was to arise again, we would no doubt be contacting Lester Aldridge.

Thank you once again, Laura. We know we can’t thank you enough.

This is truly a unique organisation. It took a year of searching to find a solicitor to challenge organisations such as CQC and the local authorities. Their knowledge proved such that government agencies conceded the judgements they had made were unjust and without substance. They appear to be alone in their field.

They are unique in that no other legal firm has the experience or knowledge to contest the arbitrary decisions that local authorities make. In truth, they are light years ahead of others and are a firm I would and have recommended to other charity leaders throughout the sector.

Lester Aldridge: everyone I dealt with including my solicitor, business support and senior partners were supportive, had integrity and provided excellent legal service.

Everyone at Lester Aldridge that I have had contact with, are very customer orientated, and approachable. I have had a significant amount of contact with at least three different professionals, as well as numerous background/support staff and they all exhibit the highest standards of support and activities.

Laura Guntrip leads an exceptional team that is extremely knowledgeable of our sector and its challenges. The team takes time to understand properly and thoroughly specific situations – their immediate and wider impacts – and thoroughly and professionally investigates and succinctly summarises key facts and actions clearly to enable the business to make well-informed commercial decisions.