Lester Aldridge LLP

Real Estate

James is a Partner in the Southampton Real Estate Team and advises on all aspects of commercial property transactions including:

• freehold acquisitions and disposals;
• commercial land development;
• landlord and tenant matters;
• the sale and purchase of agricultural land; and
• ecumenical property matters.

James is well known for his down-to-earth and engaging manner as well as his informed and commercial advice. He has been involved in a number of significant transactions including the purchase of multi-let retail and industrial estates, a shopping centre in Chatham and numerous brownfield sites for development as regional distribution centres for retailers. In addition, James has experience in the acquisition, disposal and financing of rural land as well as property portfolio management for large religious institutions.

Lester Aldridge

Partner - Jun 2021 – Present

Blake Morgan LLP

Legal Director - Jul 2019 – Jun 2021

Senior Associate - Sep 2017 – Jul 2019

Associate - Jan 2016 – Sep 2017

Addleshaw Goddard

Associate - Feb 2015 – Dec 2015

DAC Beachcroft LLP

Associate - Oct 2012 – Feb 2015

Stevens & Bolton LLP

Associate - Jan 2011 – Sep 2012

Nabarro LLP

Trainee - Jan 2009 – Dec 2010

University of Southampton

Modern History - 1998 – 2001