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18 March 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Lester Aldridge—Mahendree Naidoo

Private wealth partner joins law firm

Law firm Lester Aldridge has recently welcomed back Mahendree Naidoo (pictured) who returns to the London office as a partner in the Private Wealth team.

Mahendree has over 18 years of experience in advising clients on wills, trusts, estate and tax planning, and estates administration, both in the UK and internationally. She was previously at the Lester Aldridge London office for over 11 years then worked as the Head of Private Client Legal for one of the UK’s top ten firms of accountants and business advisers.

Mahendree has extensive experience working with families, individuals and business owners with the preparation of their wills, inheritance tax and lifetime planning, including lifetime trusts, powers of attorney and the administration of deceased estates. She is dual-qualified in both the UK and South Africa.

Commenting on her return to Lester Aldridge, Mahendree said: 'I am excited to have re-joined the London office and look forward to working with new and existing colleagues and enhancing what is already a first-class legal team.'

Matthew Barrow, Managing Partner at Lester Aldridge, said: 'I am delighted that Mahendree has re-joined Lester Aldridge, and will be a key figure in growing and developing what is already a hugely respected team. Her experience with high net worth individuals both in the UK and worldwide will help individuals and business owners to navigate this complex area of law.'

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