From the independently researched Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2005/2006:
The Firm:
Recommended to researchers for its "informed commercial opinions" and "excellent partner-client relationships".
The Lawyers:
The "totally efficient and very personable" David Ashplant leads the team.
From the independently researched Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2004/2005:
The Firm:
The firm's "good base of knowledge and great attitude makes sure deals get done".
The Lawyers:
Team leader, the "superb" David Ashplant is "a lawyer who understands the way a client wants to do business".
From Legal 500, the Clients Guide to the UK Legal Profession, 2005:
Lester Aldridge is praised for its excellent corporate finance advice. The department has been boosted by the firm's merger with Park Nelson.
From Legal 500, the Clients Guide to the UK Legal Profession, 2004:
Lester Aldridge's practice has been boosted this year with the arrival of the firm's second non-lawyer corporate financer in Darren Thompson from Barclays Ventures.
David Ashplant has a solid client base within the region, and a growing name outside of it - particularly for mergers and acquisitions around the £10m mark. |
