Lester Aldridge LLP provides ‘excellent advice’ to clients across the healthcare, IT, telecoms, marine and financial services sectors, with demonstrable experience before the High Court and in arbitral proceedings. The team also acts in high-value claims brought on behalf of companies in formal insolvency procedures. Chris Evans leads the team and handles contract disputes, financial services litigation, professional negligence claims and insolvency proceedings. Both Kate Stewart and Rachel Gimson are noted for their expertise in property litigation, while Ben Kerley acts for and against insolvency practitioners in a broad range of claims.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team take a thorough and careful approach to case preparation, and the commercial aspects of the litigation are not overlooked when considering the legal merits.’

  • ‘I have received excellent advice and support from Chris Evans, the head of the dispute resolution team, and his enthusiastic colleagues.’

  • ‘Excellent advice, with often complex issues presented in a pragmatic and relatable manner.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Chris Evans

Other key lawyers

Kate Stewart, Rachel Gimson, Ben Kerley