Lester Aldridge achieves 35 rankings in The Legal 500 UK 2027

Lester Aldridge has once again been recognised among the UK's leading law firms in The Legal 500 UK 2027, achieving 35 rankings overall, including 18 practice area rankings, 17 individual lawyer rankings and two Top Tier rankings.

The firm retained its Top Tier rankings for Insolvency & Corporate Recovery and Transport in the South East, reinforcing its reputation in two of its core practice areas.

The latest guide also saw Lester Aldridge secure a new ranking for its Hampshire Corporate & Commercial practice, reflecting the continued growth of the team across the region. In addition, the firm's Charities & Not-for-Profit practice progressed from the guide's Firms to Watch category into the main rankings.

The rankings also include individual recognition across the firm's practice areas, including promotions for Oliver Fitzpatrick to Leading Partner and Edward O'Brien to Next Generation Partner.

Tom Alder, Managing Partner at Lester Aldridge, said:

"We are delighted to see Lester Aldridge recognised across 18 practice areas, with 17 of our lawyers receiving individual recognition in this year's guide.

"These results reflect the strength and breadth of our offering, and the consistent, outcome-focused advice delivered by our colleagues. The fact that The Legal 500 rankings are shaped by feedback from clients and professional contacts makes this recognition particularly rewarding and reinforces the importance we place on listening to our clients and helping them achieve their goals."

The Legal 500 is one of the UK's leading independent legal directories. Its rankings are based on extensive research, including feedback from clients, professional contacts and peers, alongside evidence of work undertaken over the previous 12 months.