Leading South Coast law firm Lester Aldridge has been ranked in the 2018 edition of Chambers High Net Worth, an independently researched guide to law firms.
Chambers and Partners has been researching and ranking the world’s best lawyers around the world for the past 25 years. The Chambers High Net Worth guide is their first publication specifically aimed at the international private wealth market. The expert guide covers private wealth management work and related specialisms in key jurisdictions around the world, featuring in-depth editorial about the leading lawyers and law firms for wealthy individuals and families.
LA Marine, the specialist yachting and shipping team at Lester Aldridge, has been ranked in Chambers HNW 2018 for Yachts & Superyachts – Global-wide. A quote from a market insider from the directory says “They really know their stuff, but are also have a very good personal approach and manner. They go over and above.”, with another client saying, “They are very good and approachable, and get issues sorted out.” Partner Louise Fuller is also ranked as a Notable Practitioner for Yachts & Superyachts – Global-wide.
Additionally, the firm’s Private Client team has been ranked for Private Wealth Law in the Southampton and surrounding region. One market commentator says: “They are very hands-on in making sure they attend meetings with the client; they make sure the client is very happy with the decisions being made.” Another adds: “I have known them for a long time and I feel that one of their strengths is that they are a substantial law firm and that they cover a wide range of areas.”
In addition, Chambers has announced that 15 lawyers at Lester Aldridge are to be named as ‘Leaders in their Field’ in their upcoming UK guide, due to be published in October 2018.
Matthew Barrow, Managing Partner at Lester Aldridge, comments: “I am delighted that our Marine team and our Private Client teams have been recognised in this prestigious guide. It reflects the exceptional quality of service that we continue to offer our clients and reinforces our position as a leading firm in the region.”
Lester Aldridge’s rankings in Chambers HNW 2018.
Chambers UK 2019 Leaders in their Field rankings:
- Geoff Trobridge – Charities (UK-wide)
- Grant Esterhuizen – Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses (The South)
- Jane Porter – Family/Matrimonial (Southampton and surrounds)
- Mark Benham – Real Estate (The South)
- Matthew Barrow – Real Estate (The South)
- Melia Hirst – Restructuring/Insolvency (The South)
- Michael Giddins – Litigation (The South)
- Michael Veal – Litigation (The South), Health & Safety (UK-wide)
- Nicholas Keitley – Restructuring/Insolvency (The South)
- Peter Grose – Healthcare: Regulatory (UK-wide)
- Roger Woolley – Real Estate (The South)
- Russell Kelly – Shipping (UK-wide)
- Susan Cowan – Partnership: Medical (UK-wide)
- Tim Blackwell – Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant (Southampton and surrounds)
- Tom Alder – Planning (The South)