Mountford Chambers stands out as 'an excellent set', with a solid track record in advising on money laundering and tax fraud cases, to name a couple of areas. Colin Aylott KC is 'very jury friendly', and routinely acts for high-net-worth individuals in high-profile fraud cases. Charles Bott KC is 'exceptionally wise', and Edward Henry KC 'puts his heart and soul into any case he is instructed on'. Alexandra Scott is 'very astute' with 'a combination of intellect and tactical appreciation', and recently represented one of the defendants in a multi-party case involving allegations of fraudulent trading in the property rental sector.
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Alexandra is an incisive, engaging and persuasive advocate.
Specialising in criminal defence, Alexandra is known for her easy manner with lay clients and building strong working relationships with instructing solicitors. She is particularly adept in her sensitive handling of vulnerable clients and understands the complexities of issues posed in their cases.
Throughout her practice, Alexandra has been instructed on a wide range of sensitive, demanding and high-profile cases, from conspiracies to supply sub-machine guns through to high-value frauds. Alexandra has extensive experience of cases involving high volumes of evidence, disclosure, legal argument, expert evidence and ‘cut-throat’ defences.
Alexandra has experience of acting in civil and criminal POCA proceedings, extradition, licensing, and health and safety cases.
Alexandra is ranked as a Leading Junior in both Crime and Fraud: Crime in the Legal 500, 2023.
Career
Called: 2010
Memberships
- Fraud Lawyers Association;
- Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association;
- Female Fraud Forum;
- Women in Criminal Law;
- Criminal Bar Association.
Education
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons) Oxon
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- 'Ben Heaviside is superb.'
- 'Jordan Wescott is always quick to respond.'
- 'Clerks are very approachable and will always go the extra mile. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them.'
- 'Mountford Chambers is a highly reliable and respected set.'
- 'A brilliant set of chambers with a very strong range of expertise and knowledge across all criminal matters.'
- 'An amazing set.'