Lester Aldridge LLP has particular strength in the social care sector, with established experience in acting for care providers, foster care agencies and independent special needs schools in safeguarding disputes, judicial reviews, inquests and criminal matters. The firm is also well-versed in handling real estate matters and M&A transactions. The team is led by the Bournemouth-based Laura Guntrip, who specialises in advising on sector-related corporate transactions and investigations. Alice Thursfield is a key contact for regulatory matters concerning care providers and independent special needs schools.
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‘The team are all extremely focused on their clients.’
- 'Alice Thursfield goes above and beyond for her clients. Clients place a great deal of trust in her.’
‘They work with clients diligently and support from beginning to end.'
‘The expertise and openness of the team's approach is greatly valued.’
‘Laura Guntrip and Alice Thursfield are especially engaging and helpful.’
‘All the team are approachable.’
Key clients
- HC-One Limited
- Graham Care Group
- Care South
- Hampshire Care Association
- Kent Integrated Care Alliance
Work highlights
Represented a family-run residential care home provider in an appeal against a CQC Notice of Decision to cancel the registration of the service.
Advising on the sale of nine registered care services.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Laura Guntrip
Other key lawyers
Alice Thursfield