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Alexander Upton
Work Department
Crime
Position
Alex has established an excellent reputation as a confident and persuasive trial advocate. Whether acting as led junior counsel or sole counsel alone, his meticulous preparation of cases combined with sensitive client/witness care and robust advocacy means he is a barrister who is very much in demand. Alex’s expertise covers the full range of criminal offences, both private and publicly funded, including large scale fraud, violence, drugs, organised crime and sexual offences. In addition to defending, Alex is also a Grade 3 CPS prosecutor.
Career
Called 2004; Lincoln’s Inn.
Memberships
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn; Criminal Bar Association.
Education
University of Birmingham (BA (Hons)); University of Birmingham School of Law (Dip Law); Inns of Court School of Law (BVC).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Fraud: crime
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Alexander Upton – 23ES ‘Alexander is a superb advocate who prepares very thoroughly. A junior who inspires confidence.’
The team of ‘talented barristers‘ at 23ES is well known for advising on a broad spectrum of complex fraud and financial crime matters. Cairns Nelson KC ‘offers a masterclass in advocacy each time he steps foot into a courtroom‘. Alexander Upton represented one individual in a multi-defendant case concerning the mis-selling of alleged energy saving devices called “Magic Boxes.” Other key contacts include Tim Hunter, who specialises in handling multi-handed fraud cases, and recently appeared for the prosecution in a national SMS phishing fraud case.
London Bar > Crime
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Alexander Upton – 23ES ‘Alex is as committed and well-prepared as they come. He is approachable and knowledgeable and always does his homework. Clients appreciate his excellent submissions as well as his style and charm. He’s set for the very top.’