The ‘depth of knowledge and experience’ at Lester Aldridge LLP is brought to bear on work relating to residential development, healthcare, hotel, and leisure sector transactions, to name a few. The Bournemouth-based team frequently works alongside the firm's Southampton office, and is additionally well regarded in the niche area of ports and marinas. The 'outstanding' seniors housing expert Mark Benham and enfranchising specialist Suki Samra serve as the Bournemouth-based practice heads, while Tom Alder oversees matters from Southampton.
Testimonials
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‘ Many other firms sit on the fence. Lester Aldridge does not, and this is the key difference for me.’
‘There is clearly no other firm in the country who has handled as many retirement site acquisitions as Mark Benham.’
‘We are always impressed by the depth of knowledge and experience within the team.’
‘We have found Mark Benham to be an outstanding lawyer with a clearly evident depth of knowledge and experience in the real estate sector.’
‘The depth of experience and the team's appetite for getting stuck into the market means they are always able to provide real-world advice, find a resolution, or complete a transaction.’
‘Suki Samra's ability to apply his breadth of real-world experience in a commercially minded yet creative way is unparalleled.
- 'Claire Kitchener's direct, client-focused approach makes transactions appear seamless.'
Key clients
- McCarthy & Stone
- Yorkshire Building Society
- Allica Bank
- Lloyds Bank plc
- Shawbrook Bank
- Care South
- Affordable Housing & Healthcare Group
- Generation Home
- University of Southampton
- Big Yellow
Work highlights
- Advised Yorkshire Building Society on over 200 matters nationwide in 2022, including a refinance of a property portfolio of 62 properties.
- Advised Allica Bank on over 500 secured lending matters in 2022.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Benham, Suki Samra, Tom Alder