Through its ‘very knowledgeable and always available’ planning and infrastructure team, Lester Aldridge LLP is a leading authority on planning agreements, contentious planning matters, and ecological schemes and transactions. An expert on contentious and non-contentious planning mandates, Tom Alder heads the team and is highly sought-after among developers in the residential and care sectors on major developments across the south coast. A further key contact is the ’very diligent and technically minded’ Matt Gilks, who offers deep experience on planning applications, appeals, and judicial reviews for residential, mixed-use, and affordable housing developments.
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‘The whole team is particularly approachable and very up-to-date with all matters regarding the environment and planning legislation.’
‘The team are an absolute pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable and always available to seek advice from.'
Key clients
- McCarthy Stone
- Bargate Homes
Work highlights
Represented Captiva Homes as an Interested Party in a judicial review which sought to overturn planning permission for a 500-home development, one of the largest in Isle of Wight’s history.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Tom Alder
Other key lawyers
Matt Gilks