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Spotlight on Corporate Firm
Spotlight on Corporate Firm
Lester Aldridge Announces 15 Promotions Across Firm
Lester Aldridge, a leading law firm with offices in Bournemouth, Southampton, and London, is delighted to announce the promotion of 15 of its talented professionals, effective from 1 May. These promotions reflect the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and recognising exceptional performance across the firm.
Six solicitors have been promoted to the position of associate:
Rebecca Bright – International Private Client
Gerard Chalkley-Maber - Corporate & Commercial
Neeti Chauhan – Residential Property
Amy Lewis – Real Estate
Alice Straight – Healthcare
Sarah Harris – Real Estate
These individuals have demonstrated outstanding legal acumen, dedication, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients.
Additionally, nine associates have been promoted to the role of senior associate:
Eloise Butterworth – Compliance
Nicola Highland – Real Estate Finance
Natasha Mallett – Residential Property
Paul Markides – Real Estate
Luke Marshall – International Private Client
Danielle Slater – Corporate & Commercial
Rebecca Stubbs – Property Litigation
Wendy Tsang – Real Estate
Karen Watts – Personal Injury
Their promotion to senior associate recognises their significant contributions to the firm, their leadership qualities, and their ability to provide strategic guidance and support to both colleagues and clients.
Commenting on the promotions, Matthew Barrow, Managing Partner at Lester Aldridge, said: “We are immensely proud to announce these well-deserved promotions. Each of these individuals has shown exceptional skill, dedication, and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of legal service. As they take on their new roles, I have every confidence that they will continue to excel and contribute significantly to the success and growth of our firm.”
In addition to these 15 promotions, the firm recently announced two partner promotions, Sian Rogers and Nicole Ridgwell. These promotions further reinforce Lester Aldridge’s position as a leading law firm dedicated to fostering talent and providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
Lester Aldridge Expands with Merger of Mackrell.Solicitors
Lester Aldridge and Mackrell.Solicitors are delighted to announce that they are to become one firm this year, to be known as Lester Aldridge incorporating Mackrell. Solicitors. The merger will take effect from September 2024 and result in a full-service firm with a combined workforce of over 400, with offices in Bournemouth, Southampton, London and Birmingham.
Commenting on the merger, Matthew Barrow, Managing Partner of Lester Aldridge, stated: “We are excited to welcome Mackrell.Solicitors to the Lester Aldridge family. This merger aligns with our strategy, and brings together two thriving firms who share a common culture of client-centred service, teamwork and innovation.”
Maung Aye, Joint Managing Partner of Mackrell.Solicitors stated: “We are delighted to join forces with Lester Aldridge. We have been impressed with their approach to innovation and client service and this merger will allow us to greatly expand our offering to our clients, both nationally and internationally.”
About Mackrell.Solicitors
Established in 1845, Mackrell.Solicitors is a full-service Central London-based practice that has over 175 years of experience providing high-quality legal services to individuals and businesses based both domestically and overseas. Mackrell. Solicitors is renowned for its global reach (having founded an international network of around 4,500 lawyers worldwide spread across 100 cities, Mackrell International) and its excellence across diverse practice areas, including dispute resolution, corporate and commercial, family and property.
About Lester Aldridge
Lester Aldridge is a full-service law firm with offices in Bournemouth, Southampton and London. The firm is recognised for its legal expertise and commitment to delivering bespoke solutions to clients across various sectors. Lester Aldridge offers a broad range of specialist legal services across numerous practice areas, including corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, real estate, private wealth, personal injury and debt recovery.
Lester Aldridge Announces Two Partner Promotions
Lester Aldridge, a leading law firm in the South of England, is delighted to announce the promotion of Sian Rogers and Nicole Ridgwell to Partners, effective 1st May 2024.
Sian Rogers, a Senior Associate in the Southampton Real Estate team, joined Lester Aldridge as a paralegal in August 2012,
completing her training contract with the firm before qualifying in March 2016. Sian’s practice encompasses a broad spectrum of commercial property matters, and she is highly regarded for her proficiency in areas including portfolio management, acquisition and investment, secured lending, non-contentious landlord and tenant work, as well as distressed property realisations.
Nicole Ridgwell, a Senior Associate in the Healthcare team since 2021, brings over a decade of expertise in health and social care law. Her practice includes fitness to practice investigations, challenges against regulatory bodies such as CQC and Ofsted, and advice on public law matters. She has represented a diverse range of clients, including nurses, healthcare assistants, private healthcare providers, and NHS Trusts.
Commenting on the promotions, Matthew Barrow, Managing Partner at Lester Aldridge, said, “Both Sian and Nicole have consistently demonstrated the highest standards of professionalism, expertise, and client service throughout their careers at Lester Aldridge. Their promotions are a reflection of their hard work, dedication, and contributions to the firm, and we are confident that they will continue to excel in their new roles.”
Sian Rogers and Nicole Ridgwell are both looking forward to taking on their new responsibilities as Partners and further contributing to Lester Aldridge’s continued success and growth
Lester Aldridge Celebrates Success as Four Solicitors Qualify into Real Estate Group
Lester Aldridge, a leading South Coast law firm, is delighted to announce the qualification of four solicitors into its award-winning Real Estate Group. Chelsie Little, James Mills, Nicole Critchley and Phil Bourne have successfully completed their training contracts and are now qualified solicitors.
The Lester Aldridge Real Estate Group is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, delivering tailored solutions to clients across various sectors, including commercial, finance and development projects. Phil and James qualify into the Real Estate Finance team, where they will advise lenders on a range of transactional matters. Chelsie and Nicole both join the Commercial Real Estate team, providing support to clients in areas such as commercial property acquisitions and disposals, bridging and secured lending finance, and landlord-tenant transactions.
Chelsie, James, Nicole, and Phil have demonstrated exceptional skill, commitment, and passion throughout their two-year training contracts with the firm, showcasing their potential to excel in the
legal profession. Their qualification into the Real Estate team reflects their hard work and determination, and Lester Aldridge is proud to celebrate this significant milestone in their careers.
Mark Benham, Partner and Head of Real Estate, commented, “We are thrilled to congratulate Chelsie, James, Nicole, and Phil on their qualification into our growing Real Estate Group. Their dedication and expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success and expansion of our firm. We look forward to seeing them thrive as integral members of our team.”
As Lester Aldridge continues to expand its presence and reputation in the real estate sector, the addition of these four talented solicitors reinforces the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and expertise to its clients.
The firm is currently accepting applications for training contracts starting in 2026.
