From Chambers UK Guide 2006:
“This regional player has pushed forward in its development by merging with boutique firm Park Nelson. The combination builds on the strong reputation of both sides within the commercial property sector, and continues the firm’s efforts as a strong regional player with national niche practices. Competitors note that this strategy, along with a solid stable of clients, ensures that the firm is continuing to “make a name for itself within the South””
“This impressive firm acts on matters across the UK. The team can deliver a complete planning service, but has particular expertise in water-related development work. Its caseload comes from clients in the leisure, housing and industrial sectors as well as the public sector, including local authorities and Government agencies. The “dedicated and knowledgeable” Andrew Hignett heads the planning and environment unit and is considered “a friendly and personable lawyer.” He is “impressive in court, fighting hard for his clients.” Hignett brings an extra dimension to the practice having extensive experience in both the private and the public sectors.”
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In a recent survey carried out by Planning magazine, Lester Aldridge has been ranked as one of the highest rated law firms in the UK for planning law services.
Lester Aldridge’s Planning and Environment team, which includes Andrew Hignett and Hayley O’Byrne, are delighted to have been ranked alongside large law firms including Freshfields and Dickinson Dees.
Planning magazine sent the survey to 550 solicitors and 240 barristers identified as specialists in planning and environmental law in the Planning A-Z of Legal Firms 2006-07 as well as 100 planning consultants. The survey sought nominations for QCs, other senior barristers, barristers under 35, solicitors, law firms and solicitor-advocates.
(source: Planning magazine, 26 May 2006).
The following Lester Aldridge Real Estate solicitors were named as experts in their respective fields in Legal Experts 2006:
- Andrew Hignett, Planning
- Bob Robertson, Commercial Property
- Jonathan Howe, Commercial Property
- Roger Woolley, Commercial Property
(source: Legal Experts 2006, Legal Business)
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