Lester Aldridge LLP’s corporate department notably advises on corporate M&A, debt issues and equity fundraisings, while the commercial department handles commercial agreements. The group acts for a varied roster of clients, particularly companies in the real estate, technology, social media and AI spaces. Grant Esterhuizen heads up the corporate M&A team and the wider commercial practice and is praised for his 'professionalism, legal expertise and insight'. Dean Drew specialises in M&A, private equity work and early-stage funding issues, while Susan Cowan handles corporate restructurings and M&A. Danielle Slater is the key name at associate level.
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‘My experience of working with the Lester Aldridge corporate team has been very pleasant. Dean Drew in particular clearly takes great interest in building close relationships with his clients, in order to better understand their needs, and is then able to give us clear and concise instructions.’
‘Team is most committed and very responsive, understands clients requests.'
‘Lester Aldridge has full in-house capabilities for the needs of a company - this is why we chose them for their full capabilities as a team. They work well together and have great synergies.'
‘Personal approach from the partners and team. The team helped the shareholders through a transaction ensuring the key aspects were understood.’
‘Grant Esterhuizen - I would definitely have to recommend as being one of the best corporate and commercial lawyers I have ever worked with. His professionalism, legal expertise and insight on all matters he has dealt with on my behalf are impressive. I have never doubted his advice, due to the positive outcome on any of the matters he represented on my behalf.'
Key clients
- The Boat Engine Limited
- Upload Agency
- UK Factorylab Limited
Work highlights
Acted for The Boat Engine Ltd on the acquisition of the business and assets of Borrow A Boat Ltd.
Retained to support the Upload agency by providing relevant key commercial contracts.
Advised UK Factorylab on its joint venture arrangement with Dutch based Factorylab BV.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Grant Esterhuizen
Other key lawyers
Dean Drew; Susan Cowan; Danielle Slater; Edward Adamson