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Alexander Thorpe KC

020 7797 7837 a.thorpe@qeb.co.uk

Position

Alexander took Silk in 2017 and specialises in complex financial cases, particularly those involving Trust and Foundation structures, both on – and off-shore. His work involves rigorous investigation of assets, liquidity and extraction. His advice is considered and realistic. Alexander is a trial specialist who thrives on the advocacy inherent in financial remedy applications. His reputation is that of a balanced negotiator at settlement meetings but a ruthless litigator in the event of the need for adjudication at trial. He is an advocate who relishes the trial process, especially the forensic analysis required in cross examination. Alexander is also a member of the Chartered Insititute of Arbitrators. Interesting cases: M v S [2013] All ER (D) 286; S v M [2012] All ER D 175; BP v KP and NI [2013] All ER D 307; K v K [2009] EWHC 1876 (Fam); B v B [2008] 1 FLR 1279; Miller v Miller [2005] EWCA Civ 984; Field v Field [2003] 1 FLR 376; D v D [2001] 1 FLR 495;  Assoun v Assoun [No 1] [2017] EWCA Civ 21; and Assoun v Assoun [No 2] [2017] EWCA Civ 179.

Career

Qualified 1995; Inner Temple.

Memberships

FLBA; Western Circuit; MCI avb.

Education

King’s College, London (BD Divinity).