Lester Aldridge LLP’s real estate group operates out of Southampton, demonstrating significant strength in advising on lender services, residential developments, and property investments. The practice is headed up by 'standout advisor' Tom Alder. Lucy Stevens receives regular instruction from hoteliers, landowners, and regional developers. Matthew Barrow is an expert on secured lending transactions and commercial property matters, while Bethan Dodd typically handles landlord and tenant issues. Roger Woolley specialises in major development projects, and Rebecca Humm assists with the drafting of planning and infrastructure agreements. Sian Rogers supports clients with distressed property work. David Fanchi joined from Foot Anstey in December 2022.
Testimonials
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‘The team offers a diverse range of expertise and experience, resulting in sound advice on a wide range of complex matters that we regularly present them with.'
- 'The team are approachable and will frequently respond in a timely matter, making themselves available to fit their clients' needs.’
‘Tom Alder and Rebecca Humm are the standout advisors that I deal with regularly.'
- 'It's refreshing to have a consistently high level of performance/service from a legal advisor.'
- 'I have complete confidence in the advice that they provide and value the commercial understanding that they frequently demonstrate.'
- 'It is genuinely a pleasure to deal with them.’
Key clients
- McCarthy & Stone
- Care South
- Lloyds Bank plc
- Fragrance Group
- University of Southampton
- Affordable Housing & Healthcare Group
- Big Yellow
- C&G Properties
- Bargate Homes
- Troika Developments
Work highlights
- Advised University of Southampton on the acquisition of a flagship building in the city.
- Advising McCarthy Stone on all of its new affordable housing schemes across England and Wales, which the client is seeking to deliver following its appointment as a strategic partner with Homes England, for which it received £94m in grant funding.
- Advised C&G Properties on a multi-million pound refinancing of its property portfolio.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Benham, Suki Samra, Tom Alder