Year of call: 2000 England and Wales; 2011 Turks and Caicos; 2015 Cayman; 2016 British Virgin Islands
Alexander’s contentious company law work primarily focuses on shareholder disputes including unfair prejudice petitions, just and equitable winding up and derivative claims and claims against directors for breaches of duty and civil fraud.
Corporate Governance is a long standing interest of Alexander’s and he has considerable experience advising in this area both in England and internationally. Alexander does understand that the administration and governance of a company can be time consuming and sometimes difficult but is fundamental to the structure and culture of a company. A robust corporate governance framework is essential to help improve your organisation, and make it more attractive to banks, potential investors or in the event of sale.
Alexander not only advises on English Company law but also in respect of British Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos and Cayman. Alexander also has experience of Delaware / US corporate law having studied it in a Corporate Law LLM at NYU Law and worked in a New York Law firm. Though he does not practice US law, it gives Alexander a unique perspective in dealing with issues of a cross border and international nature., especially in relation to Funds and other Financial Services companies.
Some of the areas Alexander can advise on include –
• Companies House filing requirements
• Compliance with the Companies Act 2006
• Constitutional document reviews
• Directors’ duties and conflicts of interest
• Drafting articles of association
• Preparing for and running board and general meetings
• Provide legal advice on all areas of company law and corporate governance
• Shareholder consents and voting rights
• Share capital matters including allotments
• Regulatory compliance
• Removal of directors
There is overlap between Alexander’s company law practice and his partnership law practice. He has acted on matters ranging from pre-emptive applications for injunctions to restrain expulsion; to disputes as to the existence of the partnership; to dissolution and the taking of accounts.
Internal Investigations
Alexander has acted for major Financial Institutions and Global brands in relation to their internal investigations on issues ranging from financial and sexual misconduct to an arson investigation. Alexander has also acted for individuals who have been caught up in internal investigations.
He also advises on the regulatory aspects arising out of investigations including alleged serious corporate abuse, and enforcement actions.
Languages
English
Basic French
Recommendations
Ranked Tier 1 in Company and Insolvency.
Legal 500 2023
Ranked Tier 1 in Company and Insolvency.
Legal 500 2022
Qualifications
BA Newcastle University
CPE / BVC College of Law
LLM Surrey (part time) – Employment Law
LLM NYU Law – Corporate Law
TEP – Trust and Estate Practioner as designated by STEP
