Roger Woolley

Practice Areas

Roger specialises in major development projects, including site acquisitions, financing, development agreements and construction documentation and disposals. He regularly advises on joint ventures and collaborations.

Whilst dealing with a broad range of development projects, Roger has a particular interest in waterside developments, acting for a number of ports and marina operators, and the Healthcare sector. He deals with substantial and complex property transactions and property-related projects on behalf of a range of clients across the UK.

Roger has a broad range of clients which includes developers, banks, port and marina operators, housebuilders and care home operators.

Career

Roger joined Mooring Aldridge & Haydon, one of the firms which later merged to become LA, in January 1981, as a trainee solicitor. He progressed quickly at the firm, becoming a partner only 2.5 years after qualifying, enabling him to have a key role at the firm, helping to shape its future and culture. Having headed the Real Estate practice, in 2000 Roger was elected as Managing Partner, where he stayed in the role until 2006. During his time as Managing Partner, Roger modernised and grew the firm, overseeing the opening of offices in Southampton and London and a merger with Park Nelson. Roger was Chair of Lester Aldridge from 2011-2021.