Lester Aldridge LLP’s expertise is broad, covering disputes across the healthcare, telecoms, marine, defence and financial sectors. The firm acts in shareholders’ disputes, charter disputes and structured finance litigation, in addition to arbitral proceedings. The team is led by Chris Evans, a seasoned litigator who regularly acts in financial claims, IP disputes, professional negligence claims and contentious insolvency matters. Ben Kerley acts in both litigation and ADR in the charities, sport, construction and manufacturing sectors. Tom Spencer joined the team from Mackrell LLP in February 2025.
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‘The practice has a broad depth of experience and every time I have had an issue/problem I have received exceptional and efficient service and advice.’
'Chris Evans is very fair and diplomatic, with a commercial awareness that does him credit.'
‘Highly organised and meticulous. Experts in a broad range of commercial law.’
‘Ben Kerley is personable and effective. An excellent litigator.'
- 'Chris Evans is extremely experienced in dispute resolution. Operates his cases with precision and pressure on the other side.’
‘The team at LA are a highly skilled, no-nonsense group of people who are - at the same time - incredibly approachable and personable.'
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Practice head
Chris Evans
Other key lawyers
Ben Kerley; Tom Spencer