Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 3
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(01202) 786161Chambers Review
Lester Aldridge handles high-value claims for clients from the marine and real estate sectors, among others. It is noted for disputes concerning insolvency and asset finance, while also handling complex matters concerning contract law as well as shareholder and partnership disputes. The firm can advise clients from its offices in Bournemouth and Southampton.
Strengths
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"Lester Aldridge hire carefully and their solicitors are known for having an extremely diligent work ethic."
"I simply would not use LA Law if they did not understand my business completely. At times it feels like I am their only client, such is the way they can react to my enquiries."
"I have been impressed by the excellent commercial instincts and capabilities across all of the fee-earners with whom I have had contact."
"Lester Aldridge hire carefully and their solicitors are known for having an extremely diligent work ethic."
"I simply would not use LA Law if they did not understand my business completely. At times it feels like I am their only client, such is the way they can react to my enquiries."
"I have been impressed by the excellent commercial instincts and capabilities across all of the fee-earners with whom I have had contact."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Evans is head of dispute resolution at Lester Aldridge and is based in the firm's Bournemouth office. He handles a range of litigation including shareholder, contractual and finance-related disputes, as well as contentious insolvency.
"Chris Evans is efficient, has good commercial sense and thinks things through well."
"Chris is a good overall service provider who is knowledgeable and looks for solutions."
"Chris Evans has shown very good commercial instincts on the complicated matter we have worked on together."