Lester Aldridge LLP‘s dispute resolution team acts for clients in a broad spectrum of professional negligence claims, with a particular focus on property-related matters. In Bournemouth, practice head Chris Evans and Kate Stewart represent clients in claims against solicitors and surveyors, while Rachel Gimson harnesses ’excellent knowledge of the sector’ to act for clients in construction disputes. Other key names are Ben Kerley, Rebecca Stubbs and Tom Spencer, who joined the firm in February 2025.
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  • 'Rachel Gimson is a property litigator by background but she also works in property-related professional negligence. She has excellent knowledge of the sector and puts her experience and sound commercial judgment to good use. She is very good with clients too. I wholeheartedly recommend her.'

Practice head

Chris Evans

Other key lawyers

Kate Stewart; Rachel Gimson; Tom Spencer; Ben Kerley; Rebecca Stubbs