Bournemouth: New real estate partner joins Lester Aldridge

Leading South Coast law firm Lester Aldridge has appointed Lindsey Watkin as a partner in the real estate team, based at the firm’s Bournemouth office. Watkin has been dealing with a wide range of commercial property deals for more than 20 years for all types of clients, from trading companies and investors, to developers, banks and charities, across a wide range of sectors including office, industrial, marine, energy and waste related businesses.

She is particularly recognised for her expertise in dealing with complicated property transactions to tight timescales and finding pragmatic solutions to issues which may arise.

Watkin also specialises in commercial landlord and tenant work - acting for a number of landlords in particular - but has also acted for a wide range of tenants.

Commenting on her appointment, Michael Giddins, managing partner at Lester Aldridge, said: “I am delighted that Lindsey has joined our partnership. Her knowledge and experience of commercial property will add to the real estate team’s already high reputation with clients and fellow professionals alike.”