Alex Pritchard-Jones is an experienced practitioner in business and property work. Alex’s practice covers commercial dispute resolution, wills, trusts and probate, insolvency, and all property work. Alex specialises in cases that require detailed legal argument and hard fought trials.
Alex can advise and obtain emergency High Court injunctions in appropriate cases and is willing to be instructed in the evening and at weekends in cases where time is of the essence.
Alex gives comprehensive advice at the start of a case and is a specialist at getting to grips with complex facts. He can draft pleadings within tight timeframes. He believes in the importance of face to face conferences at the start of a case as an opportunity for the client to give detailed instructions and he to give frank advice, before litigation begins. Alex’s experience working in the City of London before becoming a barrister means he has a good understanding of the needs of business clients.
Alex Pritchard-Jones has a wide range of experience in agricultural and rural affairs matters, grounded in both legal expertise and personal background. Having grown up on smallholdings in Wales, where his family kept sheep, Alex brings a practical understanding to the often emotionally and commercially complex disputes faced by rural clients.
Alex’s recent experience includes:
Through his connection to farming communities, Alex understands the deep personal ties clients have to their land. These disputes can threaten farms that have been in families for generations, or put essential resources—like cattle water access—at risk. He offers commercially sound and pragmatic advice to secure the best outcomes in often high-stakes, emotionally charged situations.
Alex maintains a strong paper practice and frequently advises on a wide range of agricultural claims. He prefers to meet clients in person—often at the farm or rural property—as a first step before litigation begins. This allows for clear instructions and candid advice at the earliest stage.
In addition to representing clients, Alex is also a qualified mediator and acts in that capacity in agricultural disputes.
Prior to being called to the Bar in 2015, Alex obtained a Master’s degree from Oxford University and graduated with a First Class degree in History and Politics from Newcastle University. He was awarded scholarships from Middle Temple and was nominated for Barrister of the Year at the Birmingham Law Society Awards.
During Bar School, Alex worked as a paralegal at a leading London criminal law firm, representing individuals accused of crimes across London police stations. This background in criminal fraud now informs and strengthens his business and property practice.
Outside the courtroom, Alex is the Leader of Birmingham Central Read Easy, an organisation helping adults learn to read.
Alex Pritchard-Jones has extensive experience in banking and finance litigation, combining strong legal expertise with firsthand industry insight. Prior to being called to the Bar, he worked at Lloyds Bank and JP Morgan on financial remediation projects, equipping him with a practical understanding of commercial and consumer finance operations.
Alex advises and represents banks, finance providers, and individuals across a broad range of disputes, including:
He has substantial experience in claims involving undisclosed commission paid to finance brokers. This includes both ‘secret’ and ‘half-secret’ commission disputes, as well as broader unfair relationship claims under the Consumer Credit Act 1974. He has appeared in numerous vehicle finance commission cases at both trial and interim stages, and also handles disputes concerning PPI policies.
Alex maintains a wide-ranging practice under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, advising on the regulation and enforceability of financial products and activities. He has represented individuals in disputes concerning loans advanced by unregulated lenders, including challenges to enforceability.
He also has particular expertise in personal guarantees and indemnities.
In addition to his work as counsel, Alex is a qualified mediator and acts in that capacity in financial disputes.
Prior to being called to the Bar in 2015, Alex obtained a Master’s degree from Oxford University and graduated with a First Class degree in History and Politics from Newcastle University. He was awarded scholarships from Middle Temple and was nominated for Barrister of the Year at the Birmingham Law Society Awards.
During Bar School, Alex worked as a paralegal at a leading London criminal law firm, representing individuals accused of crimes across London police stations. This background in criminal fraud now informs and strengthens his business and property practice.
Outside the courtroom, Alex is the Leader of Birmingham Central Read Easy, an organisation helping adults learn to read.
Alex Pritchard-Jones has a broad commercial practice, with significant experience in disputes involving breach of contract, professional negligence, unjust enrichment, misrepresentation, and conversion. He represents companies, individuals, and partnerships across the full spectrum of commercial claims.
Recent instructions include:
Alex is frequently instructed in urgent matters requiring swift and decisive action. He recently secured undertakings in a case with just one hour remaining before a client’s customer’s fibreoptic lines were due to be cut.
He is known for his ability to get to the heart of complex disputes quickly and to provide clear, practical advice under pressure.
In addition to his work as counsel, Alex is a qualified mediator and acts in that capacity in commercial disputes.
Prior to being called to the Bar in 2015, Alex obtained a Master’s degree from Oxford University and graduated with a First Class degree in History and Politics from Newcastle University. He was awarded scholarships from Middle Temple and was nominated for Barrister of the Year at the Birmingham Law Society Awards.
During Bar School, Alex worked as a paralegal at a leading London criminal law firm, representing individuals accused of crimes across London police stations. This background in criminal fraud now informs and strengthens his business and property practice.
Outside the courtroom, Alex is the Leader of Birmingham Central Read Easy, an organisation helping adults learn to read.
Alex Pritchard-Jones has many years of experience in insolvency litigation, acting in both personal and corporate matters. His practice includes proceedings under the Insolvency Act 1986 and related claims involving the Companies Act 2006, including for wrongful trading, fraudulent trading, and breaches of directors’ duties.
He acts for a wide range of clients, including creditors, debtors, insolvency practitioners, liquidators, and trustees in bankruptcy.
Recent experience includes:
Alex’s background in the financial sector—including work at Lloyds Bank and JP Morgan on financial remediation projects—gives him valuable insight into the commercial realities of insolvency practice. He is known for delivering clear, responsive advice in time-sensitive and complex matters.
In addition to his work as counsel, Alex is a qualified mediator and acts in that capacity in insolvency-related disputes.
Prior to being called to the Bar in 2015, Alex obtained a Master’s degree from Oxford University and graduated with a First Class degree in History and Politics from Newcastle University. He was awarded scholarships from Middle Temple and was nominated for Barrister of the Year at the Birmingham Law Society Awards.
During Bar School, Alex worked as a paralegal at a leading London criminal law firm, representing individuals accused of crimes across London police stations. This background in criminal fraud now informs and strengthens his business and property practice.
Outside the courtroom, Alex is the Leader of Birmingham Central Read Easy, an organisation helping adults learn to read.
Alex Pritchard-Jones undertakes the full range of property-related litigation. He has experience acting in complex and high-value real estate disputes, and appears in both the High Court and County Court, as well as specialist property tribunals.
His practice covers:
Alex is known for getting to grips quickly with complex legal and factual issues in real estate litigation. He brings a practical approach and clear advice to disputes that are often sensitive and factually intensive.
In addition to his work as counsel, Alex is a qualified mediator and acts in that capacity in property-related disputes.
Prior to being called to the Bar in 2015, Alex obtained a Master’s degree from Oxford University and graduated with a First Class degree in History and Politics from Newcastle University. He was awarded scholarships from Middle Temple and was nominated for Barrister of the Year at the Birmingham Law Society Awards.
Before coming to the Bar, Alex worked for Lloyds Bank and JP Morgan on financial remediation projects. During Bar School, he was a paralegal at a leading London criminal law firm, representing individuals accused of crimes across London police stations. This background in financial and criminal matters informs and strengthens his commercial and property practice.
Outside the courtroom, Alex is the Leader of Birmingham Central Read Easy, an organisation helping adults learn to read.
Alex has extensive experience in advising families bringing or defending Inheritance Act disputes. His recent experience includes:
Alex has extensive mediation experience, both as counsel and as mediator, in estates ranging from £250,000.00 to £3,000,000.00.
| Alex has extensive experience of company and partnership cases, both in advising about director’s duties and removal, as well partnership disputes and dissolution. Alex has drafted and advised on unfair prejudice petitions as well as represented companies suing former directors. Alex has a niche in advising on joint venture agreements, whether the venture is through a limited company or through a simple agreement. As well appearing in court, Alex has a broad paper practice, regularly advising clients upon a range of matters relating to company and partnership disputes. Alex will prefer to meet a client, as a first step before proceedings are issued. Alex is a qualified mediator but also represents clients at mediations. Prior to being called to the Bar, Alex obtained a Masters Degree from Oxford University and graduated with a First Class degree in History and Politics from Newcastle University. Alex was also awarded scholarships from the Middle Temple. Most recently, Alex has been nominated for Barrister of the Year at the Birmingham Law Society Awards. During Bar School Alex was a paralegal in a leading London criminal law firm, which meant he has represented individuals accused of criminal offences across London police stations. Much of this work was about criminal financial fraud cases, which has a useful application to his business and property practice. Outside of the Bar, Alex is the Leader of Birmingham Central Read Easy, an organisation that teaches adults to learn to read. |
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Join No5’s Business and Property Group for our Commercial Litigation Day — a focused event exploring the latest developments and emerging trends in commercial litigation…
No5 Business and Property group invites you to attend the Estate Day seminar. Programme 9:30am – 9:50am Registration and refreshments 9:50am – 10:00am Welcome –…
