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Mr Alex Peplow
Position
Alex has a broad commercial chancery practice, including insolvency and commercial disputes, civil fraud, company law, trusts, and probate litigation. He appears regularly in the High Court and the County Court, and welcomes instructions across all of Chambers’ core practice areas.
Before coming to the Bar in 2019, Alex practised as a solicitor in the Commercial Litigation team at Blake Morgan LLP. He has a number of years’ experience working in law firms and was admitted to the roll in 2017. His first-hand experience of the demands placed on solicitors, and their clients’ need for clear advice which is focused on achieving the desired practical outcome, enables him to work effectively with those who instruct him.
Career
- Former solicitor (2017 – 2019)
- LLM LPC – University of Law
- BA Jurisprudence – Lincoln College, Oxford
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
(Rising stars)Ranked: Tier 1Alex Peplow – XXIV Old Buildings ‘He is very thoughtful, is across the detail, and good at drafting. He tries to find a way to cut through problems, but will also tell you honestly if he thinks something is a bad idea.’
Barristers at XXIV Old Buildings are regularly instructed to act for and against a range of clients, including commercial lenders, payment service providers, banks and financial institutions including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). Members act on cases related to financial matters such as mis-selling of financial products and structured investment vehicle work, with Edward Cumming KC experienced in banking and financial services disputes, both in retail and commercial. Stephen Moverley Smith KC specialises in fund and financial services work, both domestically and internationally. Oliver Assersohn KC was called as a silk earlier in 2024, and Alex Peplow is a name for the future.
London Bar > Insolvency
(Rising stars)Ranked: Tier 1Alex Peplow – XXIV Old Buildings ‘Alex is a former solicitor and understands how solicitors work. He takes on board the points, he listens and works collaboratively when giving his opinions.’
Noted for having broad expertise in insolvency and restructuring cases, members at XXIV Old Buildings handle a range of matters, from corporate and personal insolvency work to contentious and non-contentious matters. Barristers are often instructed in cases involving offshore issues in the Channel Islands and Gibraltar. Edward Cumming KC specialises in corporate insolvency and bankruptcy, and Elspeth Talbot Rice KC acted for Barclays Bank in the case GTC v Zedra/Barclays which dealt with a claim in Jersey. Stuart Adair is noted for his ‘in-depth knowledge of insolvency law,’ while Jessica Lavelle and Alex Peplow are names to watch.
The English Bar Offshore > Commercial disputes
(Leading associates)Ranked: Tier 1Alex Peplow – XXIV Old Buildings ‘A junior with very good legal research skills.’