‘Efficient and focused’, Lester Aldridge LLP’s property litigation team has experience covering property disputes relating to care home, telecoms, and construction mandates in addition to niche expertise in the marine space. Led out of Bournemouth, Kate Stewart heads up the team, regularly acting for housebuilders and care homeowners in a range of property disputes. Rachel Gimson is often instructed on rights of way, restrictive covenant, and boundary dispute mandates, with Rebecca Stubbs advising on dilapidations, forfeitures, and lease renewals.

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  • ‘I dealt mainly with Rebecca Stubbs, and I found her to be very efficient and knowledgeable. I trusted her expertise and her advice. Her friendly manner made communication easy, and she was happy to explain every detail with regards to my case. Rebecca was always clear and transparent.’

  • ‘Excellent, professional, efficient, and personal service.’

  • ‘I have found Lester Aldridge and Rebecca Stubbs in particular to be very proactive and quick.’

  • ‘Kate Stewart has worked with us on a number of thorny property matters that are not straightforward and gives thoughtful well-reasoned advice considering both legal and commercial options to reach a solution for us.’

  • ‘The team at Lester Aldridge are highly client focused, providing excellent practical advice in difficult and complicated situations. They have a deep knowledge of the care home sector, and an understanding of the needs and governance of not-for profit organisations. Their legal knowledge is excellent and spans all aspects of a case. They understand what is needed to take a claim forward and achieve a positive outcome for their clients.’

  • ‘I have worked closely with Kate Stewart on a number of matters. Kate is a superb lawyer. Deeply knowledgeable, with excellent instincts, a grasp of both detail and the wider strategic picture, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Sensible, practical, highly intelligent, she is always ready to go the extra mile to help her clients and colleagues. She has laser like focus on what needs to be done to get her clients the results they need.’

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Practice head

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Kate Stewart

Other key lawyers

Rachel Gimson, Rebecca Stubbs