Lester Aldridge announces 14 promotions across the firm

Effective from 1 November 2026, Alexander Bickerstaff from Dispute Resolution and Catherine May from Personal Injury have been promoted to Senior Associate.  

Twelve colleagues have also been promoted to Associate: Nicole Critchley & Chelsie Little from Commercial Real Estate, Emma Macpherson from Real Estate Development, Daniel Blair, James Mills, Megan Bickerstaff and Phil Bourne from Real Estate Finance; Christopher Price from Personal Injury; Isabel De La Haye from Health & Social Care; Jo Archer from Employment; Finola Whelan from Private Client; and Rebecca Green from Residential Property. 

The promotions recognise the experience and contribution of colleagues across the firm and reflect Lester Aldridge’s continued commitment to supporting people as they develop and progress in their careers.

Tom Alder, Managing Partner at Lester Aldridge, said:  “Congratulations to everyone on their well-deserved promotions. Each has made a valuable contribution to the firm and to our clients, and it is great to see their hard work and development recognised.

“Supporting our people to develop and progress their careers is important to us, and I look forward to seeing them continue to grow in their new roles.”