South Coast law firm Lester Aldridge welcome four new trainees

Lester Aldridge (LA) has welcomed four new trainee solicitors as they begin their training contracts at the leading South Coast law firm.

Nikhita Lakhani, Daniel Blair, Megan Martin and Alice Robertson, who have all previously worked at the firm, start the first of their four six-month seats which will see them work in various practice areas across the firm’s three offices.

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Lester Aldridge’s core practice areas are real estate, litigation and recoveries, dispute resolution, corporate and commercial services and private client, which it delivers regionally, nationally and internationally from three offices in Bournemouth, Southampton and London. 

One of the new trainee solicitors, Daniel Blair, joined in July 2019 as a Legal Assistant.

He said: “The attraction of LA was their reputation and size of the firm… I enjoy working for LA and the idea of qualifying into the firm. A huge attraction to LA was also the growth I have witnessed personally and also those in the team around me, I have enjoyed my route so far and hope to continue to progress following qualification.”

Lester Aldridge is currently accepting applications for training contracts starting in 2025.

Kate Stewart, Partner at Lester Aldridge, said: “I am delighted to congratulate our four new trainee solicitors on their new roles as they embark on their journey towards becoming a solicitor. At LA we see our trainees as our future partners and we look forward to supporting them as their careers progress with us.”

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