Matthew Barrow > Lester Aldridge LLP > Bournemouth, England > Lawyer Profile

Lester Aldridge LLP’s real estate group operates out of Southampton, demonstrating significant strength in advising on lender services, residential developments, and property investments. The practice is headed up by ‘standout advisor‘ Tom Alder. Lucy Stevens receives regular instruction from hoteliers, landowners, and regional developers. Matthew Barrow is an expert on secured lending transactions and commercial property matters, while Bethan Dodd typically handles landlord and tenant issues. Roger Woolley specialises in major development projects, and Rebecca Humm assists with the drafting of planning and infrastructure agreements. Sian Rogers supports clients with distressed property work. David Fanchi joined from Foot Anstey in December 2022.

Lester Aldridge LLP houses an ‘extremely knowledgeable‘ team in Southampton, which frequently assists creditors affected by the insolvency of another, and insolvency practitioners on procedural court applications and group simplification projects. Practice head Rebecca Walker has varied experience in solvent restructurings and the returning of assets to shareholders via voluntary liquidations, in addition to distressed restructuring issues. The ‘vastly knowledgeable‘ Nick Keitley is particularly adept at acting for clients in the charity, marine and hospitality sectors in turnarounds, while Matthew Barrow acts as the firm’s managing partner and also advises on the disposal of properties by office holders of insolvent estates, and the enforcement of security through administration and receiver appointments.