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Russell House, Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EX

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Russell House, Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EX

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Lester Aldridge LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
15% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
19% above
national average
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.9/5

Accreditations

Lester Aldridge LLP are accredited by

Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Lester Aldridge LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Lester Aldridge LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Lester Aldridge LLP

Description

Lester Aldridge advises businesses and private individuals on a regional, national and international scale. The firm has grown to be one of the largest law firms in the South, employing more than 400 staff. We are known for our ability to offer top-quality advice in a straightforward way, making us accessible and easy to deal with. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every client has their own unique requirements, and we tailor our ways of working by thoroughly understanding their business or personal circumstances. We understand the importance of giving our clients a high-quality service and are proud to be recognised for this via our Law Society Lexcel accreditation since 2007 and ISO 27001 for information security management.

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Lester Aldridge LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%
12% above
national average
95%
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%
13% above
national average
95%
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%
14% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Lester Aldridge LLP are accredited by

Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Lester Aldridge LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Lester Aldridge LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Lester Aldridge LLP

Description

Lester Aldridge advises businesses and private individuals on a regional, national and international scale. The firm has grown to be one of the largest law firms in the South, employing more than 400 staff. We are known for our ability to offer top-quality advice in a straightforward way, making us accessible and easy to deal with. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every client has their own unique requirements, and we tailor our ways of working by thoroughly understanding their business or personal circumstances. We understand the importance of giving our clients a high-quality service and are proud to be recognised for this via our Law Society Lexcel accreditation since 2007 and ISO 27001 for information security management.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Lester Aldridge LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00–05:30
Tuesday 09:00–05:30
Wednesday 09:00–05:30
Thursday 09:00–05:30
Friday 09:00–05:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Russell House, Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8EX

Reviews

5.0 /5 22 Reviews
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What clients say about Lester Aldridge LLP

The firm is highly regarded for conveyancing and wider property work, including house sales and purchases, lease extensions, remortgages, Help to Buy redemption, probate-related transactions, trusts, wills, personal injury and complex company/shareholding matters. Clients consistently praise its technical expertise, efficiency and ability to handle complicated issues smoothly. They also value the team’s proactive approach, clear communication, responsiveness, patience, professionalism and reassuring, friendly manner, which helps make stressful matters feel well managed and straightforward.

Excellent communication
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Very professional
Quick responses
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Efficient service
Kept informed
Friendly team
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Hazel

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Commercial Property

Professional, knowledgeable and very efficient

Tessa has supported my husband and I through a stressful time with such professionalism and experience. she was always on the end of a phone, if not available would call back or replied to emails. Tessa would always explain in a way that we understood. We have been very impressed with all the staff that were involved over the last two and a half years.

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Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that Tessa was able to support you and your husband throughout what was clearly a challenging time. It's great to know that her professionalism, communication and approachable manner helped your process. We also appreciate your kind comments about the wider team and thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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Peter Crowson

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Commercial Property Purchase

My first time using LA Law for a purchase, great experience, a very smooth transaction with clear communication throughout.

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Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that your first experience with Lester Aldridge was such a positive one and that your commercial property purchase proceeded smoothly. Aneta will be delighted to hear your comments, and we're glad that clear communication helped make the transaction a straightforward experience. Thank you for choosing Lester Aldridge.

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JR

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Commercial Property

Superb.

I was extremely fortunate to have Oliver Jarvis and Ben Hyndman of Lester Aldridge handle my recent property purchase. They delivered outstanding service throughout a complex transaction, completing the process in just over two months. What stood out was their combination of expertise, professionalism, and a genuinely thoughtful approach. Their proactive attitude was particularly impressive - they anticipated and resolved small issues before they could cause delays, keeping the momentum going at every stage. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, the purchase went remarkably smoothly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Oliver, Ben, and the team at Lester Aldridge to anyone looking for first-class legal support with property matters.

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Thank you for your review. We’re happy to hear that Oliver and Ben provided outstanding support throughout your property purchase. We really appreciate your recommendation and thank you for choosing Lester Aldridge.

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Thamar yepez

Housing & Property

Excellent Service for a Complex Property Transfer and Remortgage

I would highly recommend Max, Britney and the team. My case involved a divorce-related transfer of property together with a remortgage, which was more complex than a standard transaction. Before finding this firm, I spoke with several solicitors and often felt that my situation was not fully understood or that I was being given generic answers without clear guidance. From our very first conversation, Max listened carefully, understood the circumstances and gave me straightforward, honest advice. Rather than creating uncertainty, he clearly explained the available options and what could realistically be achieved. This gave me confidence to proceed. Throughout the process, both Max and Britney were professional, responsive and supportive. They kept me informed, answered my questions clearly and made what could have been a very stressful process much easier to navigate. I am very pleased with the service I received and feel that choosing this firm was absolutely the right decision. Thank you to Max, Britney and the whole team for your hard work, professionalism and support.

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Thank you for such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that Max, Britney and the wider team were able to support you through a complex property transfer and remortgage with clear advice, professionalism and responsiveness throughout. We truly appreciate your recommendation and kind words.

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Tom Wilson-Leonard

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Housing & Property

Outstanding Property Solicitor! Professional, Strategic and Exceptionally Reliable

Doug Irvine is without question the best property solicitor I have ever worked with. From start to finish, his professionalism, communication and depth of knowledge were exceptional. Property transactions can be incredibly stressful, but Doug remained calm, strategic and completely in control throughout the entire process. What really sets Doug apart is his attention to detail and ability to anticipate issues before they become problems. He genuinely leaves no stone unturned. Every document, clause and stage of the process was handled thoroughly and with absolute precision, which gave me a huge amount of confidence throughout. Doug is also an outstanding negotiator. He knows exactly when to push, when to hold firm and how to protect his client’s interests without creating unnecessary conflict. His experience and understanding of property law are obvious from the moment you speak with him. Communication was another area where he stood out massively. He always answered the phone or came back quickly, explained everything clearly in plain English, kept me updated at every stage and moved things forward at an impressive speed. In an industry where delays and poor communication are common, Doug was the complete opposite, proactive, responsive and highly organised. Beyond his technical expertise, Doug is someone you genuinely feel you can trust. He is honest, composed under pressure and clearly takes pride in achieving the best outcome possible for his clients. You never feel like just another case file with him. If you are buying, selling or dealing with any property matter and want someone who is highly experienced, meticulous, commercially sharp and genuinely cares about doing the job properly, I could not recommend Doug Irvine highly enough. An absolutely first-class solicitor.

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Thank you for such an outstanding and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that Doug’s professionalism, strategic approach and attention to detail made such a positive impact on your experience. His commitment to clear communication and achieving the best outcomes for his clients is something we’re very proud of. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we’re pleased we could support you throughout your property matter.

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Oliver

Housing & Property

Oliver

Oliver Jarvis and George Alcock have just acted for us on a sale and purchase. They were professional, knowledgeable, and friendly throughout the entire process. This is the third time I’ve used Lester Aldridge, and they have been fantastic every single time.

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Thank you for your positive feedback. We’re pleased to hear you had such a good experience with Lester Aldridge and that Oliver and George helped you with your sale and purchase. We look forward to working with you again in the future!

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Philip

Housing & Property

Philip

I was very happy with the quick and efficient service provided by Lester Aldridge. My solicitor Max went above and beyond to help us complete dealing with a few complexities on our side very professionally and always kept us well informed about the progress of the case. I would recommend to use their services and if I need to buy again in the future I will be in touch . A big thank you to the Max and LA solicitors.

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Yueqi

Housing & Property

Yueqi

I believe this has been the best purchasing experience I’ve ever had! I had the pleasure of working with Max Yuen as my property solicitor, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He ensured my house purchase was completed smoothly and ahead of the law change, allowing me to avoid a significant tax increase. Max is incredibly efficient, communicative, and a fantastic problem solver. He handled every step of the process with great professionalism and always kept me informed. His deep understanding of regulations regarding deposits from China was especially valuable, making the entire transaction stress-free. Additionally, his ability to communicate fluently in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese was a huge advantage, particularly for international buyers, like me. This has truly been my best property purchasing experience, and I am beyond grateful for Lester Aldridge and Max’s outstanding service. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and highly competent solicitor.

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Thank you for the lovely feedback - we will pass it on to Max.

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Trung

Housing & Property

Trung

Very impressed by the professionalism and efficiency of Tarron and Olivia, who went above and beyond to make sure that the purchase went smoothly. They were always available to answer my questions and kept me informed of the progress of the purchase at every stage, which was very helpful to me as a first-time buyer.

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Thank you for your great review - we will pass on your comments to the team.

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Ewan

Housing & Property

Ewan

It was an absolute pleasure working with Doug and the team (Katie, Gavin & co), and a massive thank you to them for their support and proactiveness throughout this process. They made (from what I hear) a stressful process, an absolute joy and ease. They humbly answered all my naive first time buyer questions, handled changing deadlines with ease, and were always on top of things every single day.

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Thank you for your feedback and we shall pass this on to Doug and the team. Enjoy your new home.

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The firm is highly regarded for conveyancing and wider property work, including house sales and purchases, lease extensions, remortgages, Help to Buy redemption, probate-related transactions, trusts, wills, personal injury and complex company/shareholding matters. Clients consistently praise its technical expertise, efficiency and ability to handle complicated issues smoothly. They also value the team’s proactive approach, clear communication, responsiveness, patience, professionalism and reassuring, friendly manner, which helps make stressful matters feel well managed and straightforward.

Excellent communication
Highly knowledgeable
Very professional
Quick responses
Proactive support
Efficient service
Kept informed
Friendly team
Clear explanations
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Hayley

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Housing & Property

Excellent Communication As Ever!

Natasha, once again, has provided a brilliant and professional conveyancing service. Natasha's communication and efficiency is second to none - concise, explanatory and always friendly, she is an absolute pleasure to do business with and a real asset as a customer. Adam and Thomas have also been a fantastic support - we are grateful for you all!

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Thank you for this great review. We will let Natasha and the team know. Thank you for choosing Lester Aldridge

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Jason

Housing & Property

House move conveyancing

I have used Shelley's services twice now when moving home and on both occasions have received an exceptional service. Moving home is rarely straightforward or simple, however Shelley and her team have represented me proactively and professionally, chasing relevant parties promptly without need for my instruction, updating me regularly, and taking the pressure and any concerns away. George and Hannah have also been extremely diligent when updating me with paperwork, stages and required next steps. I would highly recommend.

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Thank you for this great feedback, we will let Shelley know.

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Rebecca D

Housing & Property

Excellent and professional service

Shelley is highly knowledgeable, professional and efficient. She was quick to respond to our queries and explained everything clearly. Hannah and George were also incredibly professional and helpful throughout the whole process . We are so grateful to have had such an excellent team make a stressful time as easy as possible. Thank you!

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that Shelley, Hannah and George provided such a positive experience throughout your matter. We're pleased they were able to make the process as straightforward as possible. We appreciate your kind words and thank you for choosing Lester Aldridge.

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David Roberts

Land Law

Excellent Service

The team were able to pick up after my previous solicitor was found to have not completed the process of registering my property. Bethany and Emma kept me updated and helped providing great advice and help. I would strongly recommend the team.

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Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that Bethany and Emma were able to assist in resolving the issues with your property registration. We appreciate your recommendation and thank you for choosing Lester Aldridge.

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SMM

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Housing & Property

Fantastic Service from Start to Finish (We Will Be Back!)

I recently used Oliver Jarvis and his team at Lester Aldridge for the sale of my flat in Poole, and the service was outstanding with excellent value for money compared to the rest of the regional market when it came to dealing with Help To Buy Redemption, and a flat in a development that was subject to the Building Safety Act 2022. Thanks to their efficiency, all our paperwork was ready to exchange and complete in just 7.5 weeks. Unfortunately, the buyer was not entirely forthright about their timetable, causing a last-minute delay from a claimed one-week notice to a two-month wait. Despite this frustration on the buyer's end, I was incredibly impressed with Oliver and his team's warm personable manner, perseverance and professionalism. They continuously pushed for the best and quickest outcome possible, resulting in a successful exchange at 10 weeks and completion at 12. A big thank you to Oliver, Ben, George and Zac for all their hard work. I am already recommending Oliver to my partner for her upcoming house sale, and we will definitely be returning to Lester Aldridge for our joint purchase in the very near future.

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Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear that Oliver, Ben, George and Zac provided such a positive experience throughout the sale of your flat. It's great to know that their communication, perseverance and proactive approach helped keep the transaction moving forward despite the challenges encountered. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you and your partner with your future property matters.

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Mountain Leaf

Housing & Property

Mountain

Absolutely brilliant service from Doug and his team throughout the sale of our house. Professional, efficient, kind, proactive and incredibly responsive. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them, really couldnt be better. Thanks for everything!

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that Doug and the team provided such a positive experience throughout the sale of your house. We appreciate your recommendation and thank you for choosing Lester Aldridge.

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Anouk Jacob

Anouk

I had a great experience with Lester Aldridge during the purchase of my new home. The process felt smooth and well-managed from start to finish. A big thank you to Natasha Mallett and Thomas Rea, who were both excellent; professional, diligent, and always available to help. They took the time to explain anything I didn’t fully understand, which made the whole experience much less stressful. I felt supported and confident throughout, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lester Aldridge for anyone going through a property purchase.

Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that your home purchase felt smooth and well managed from start to finish. Natasha and Thomas will be pleased to know their professionalism, clear explanations and support helped make the process less stressful. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your new home.

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Louise Dighton

Housing & Property

Louise

Great experience , no hesitation in recommending thank you Shelley, Oliver and George

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience, and Shelley, Oliver and George will be thrilled by your recommendation. We truly appreciate it and are glad to have been able to support you.

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Oliver

Housing & Property

Oliver

Oliver Jarvis and George Alcock have just acted for us on a sale and purchase. They were professional, knowledgeable, and friendly throughout the entire process. This is the third time I’ve used Lester Aldridge, and they have been fantastic every single time.

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Thank you for your positive feedback. We’re pleased to hear you had such a good experience with Lester Aldridge and that Oliver and George helped you with your sale and purchase. We look forward to working with you again in the future!

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Stian

Housing & Property

Stian

Max and Aaminah were really wonderful to work with. They made every complicated situation simple, and were reassuring, proactive, responsive and speedy throughout. Very flexible and happy to meet me in person too which meant a lot. Thanks both!

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Thank you so much for your kind words, Stian. We're delighted to hear that Max and Aaminah made the process smooth and reassuring for you. Your feedback means a lot, and we're so pleased that their flexibility and responsiveness made a positive difference. It was a pleasure working with you!

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