Lester Aldridge LLP

Planning

Tom Alder is a Partner in the Real Estate team.

Tom is an experienced planning lawyer who deals with a wide range of planning issues, both contentious and non-contentious, on behalf of developer clients, acting on a national basis for a number. Tom’s key focus is the housebuilding sector (both market and retirement sector), advising in respect of residential or residential led mixed use schemes. He also has considerable experience in contentious planning work, representing clients in planning appeals and High Court legal challenges.

Additionally, Tom is responsible for a niche practice advising ports and marinas in respect of operational agreements and statutory consents.

Member of the United Kingdom Environmental Law Association Member of Southampton Property Association