Lead Counsel successfully defending two Respondents in a 10 day High Court trial in response to a GBP 3 million claim from a Liquidator for several allegations including Fraudulent Trading and Dishonest Assistance. (2021)
Alexander Heylin has broad commercial and insolvency litigation experience covering a wide range of contractual, property and regulatory disputes.
His work includes an emphasis on civil fraud, white collar fraud, company, insolvency and regulatory matters, as well as complex commercial disputes generally.
Alexander regularly advises shareholders in joint venture disputes and acts in contentious matters involving trusts and involuntary liquidation. He has been the lead counsel in several long, complex, document heavy cases.
Alexander has conducted a considerable amount of complex contested trials and hearings and therefore is an experienced advocate and cross examiner in highly contentious and hard-fought cases in England and overseas. Alexander has appeared numerous times in the highest courts and appellate courts of multiple jurisdictions.
Alexander has substantial experience in cross-examination and is well used to coping with the challenges presented by trials and major applications.
Alexander has not only practised at the Bar but also as a partner in an offshore law firm and as a Principal in a New York Law firm. Alexander is therefore used to taking a client friendly and pragmatic approach to cases with an emphasis on providing optimal solutions to client’s problems. Alexander’s international experience makes him particularly well suited to cases involving cross border issues and has substantial experience working with other legal teams in multiple jurisdictions on the same case.
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Alexander has broad commercial and insolvency litigation experience covering a wide range of contractual, property and regulatory disputes.
His work includes an emphasis on civil fraud, white collar fraud, company, insolvency and regulatory matters, as well as complex commercial disputes generally. Alexander regularly advises shareholders in joint venture disputes and acts in contentious matters involving trusts and involuntary liquidation. He has been the lead counsel in several long, complex, document heavy cases.
Alexander has conducted a considerable amount of complex contested trials and hearings and therefore is an experienced advocate and cross examiner in highly contentious and hard-fought cases in England and overseas. Alexander has appeared numerous times in the highest courts and appellate courts of multiple jurisdictions. Alexander has substantial experience of witness actions and in cross-examination and is well used to coping with the challenges presented by trials and major applications.
Alexander has not only practised at the Bar but also as a partner in an offshore law firm and as a Principal in a New York Law firm. Alexander is therefore used to taking a client friendly and pragmatic approach to cases with an emphasis on providing optimal solutions to client’s problems. Alexander’s international experience makes him particularly well suited to cases involved cross border issues and has much experience working with other legal teams in multiple jurisdictions on the same case.
Alexander has a broad commercial litigation practice covering a wide range of contractual, property and regulatory disputes. His work includes an emphasis on civil fraud, company, insolvency and regulatory matters, as well as complex commercial disputes generally.
The primary focus of Alexander’s banking and finance practice is:
Alexander has unique perspective and experience on regulatory issues having both advised funds and other financial institutions including global banks for many years. He has also worked inside a fund dealing with regulatory issues in multiple jurisdictions. He has acted on matters in this area both in England as well as in Cayman, British Virgin Islands and Turks and Caicos.
Alexander has also worked on many matters touching on the US. Having studied US Corporate and securities law at NYU Law along with working for a New York based law firm, Alexander is in a unique position to work with US based lawyers on these matters where they impact on English common law jurisdictions.
Alexander has represented companies and individuals in regulatory matters both contentious and non-contentious including making presentations and direct representations to the relevant regulator. Alexander has been involved in many regulatory matters that have been directly tied to parallel regulatory issues in the US including SEC and DOJ investigations.
Alexander has acted for both Companies and individuals in regulatory matters that also involve criminal allegations including MLAT requests, POCA and money laundering allegations.
Some examples of the areas Alexander can advise on in regulatory law include –
Commercial dispute resolution is the core part of Alexander’s practice, often with a cross border and international aspect. Alexander is known for his pragmatic advice, along with having commercial objectives premeditated for the client from the outset. Alex has excellent communication skills combined with well prepared and uncompromising advocacy.
Alexander has substantial experience in acting in misrepresentation claims. A reported case is Biscoe v Milner 2021] EWHC 763 (Ch) containing allegations of fraudulent misrepresentations to investors of several million pounds . It resulted in a 10 day high court trial where Alex successfully represent two defendants.
Alexander advises and appears in complex, high-value disputes in the Commercial Court and Chancery Division, and in numerous overseas jurisdictions.
Alexander has extensive experience in complex and highly contentious cases and civil fraud. Many of his cases arise in the context of claims against directors, partners and former senior employees, and joint venture disputes.
Alexander has advised and appeared on cases concerning the misappropriation of company assets and unlawful share support operation, the investment of monies in bogus investment schemes, or simple theft amongst others. Given the nature of the allegations made in fraud cases, much of the work in this field is advisory remaining out of the public domain.
Alexander has considerable experience in interlocutory applications and conducted many injunction hearings related to these cases including freezing orders, Norwich Pharmacal applications and other injunctive relief both in England and overseas.
Examples of areas where Alexander advises and appears on:
Alexander has extensive experience in complex and highly contentious cases and civil fraud. Many of his cases arise in the context of claims against directors, partners and former senior employees, and joint venture disputes. Alexander has conducted many injunction hearings related to these cases including freezing orders, Norwich Pharmacal applications and other injunctive relief.
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 –
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.
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 –
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.
Alexander is experienced in many areas of insolvency law both domestic and international both advising companies and conducting the hearings. These areas include:
With globalization has come increased legal, regulatory, financial and reputational complexity and risk for international businesses and investors. Alexander has over eight years’ experience concentrating on cross border disputes with a focus on the offshore financial industry and the US Financial Industry particularly relating to Funds.
Alexander also studied for a Masters (LLM) in International and US Corporate law at NYU Law one of the top 5 law schools in the US.
Alexander has been called to the Bar and appeared in the Courts of multiple jurisdictions and has considerable experience working with international legal teams. He is particularly experienced in high value and complex joint venture disputes.
Alexander is a member of STEP having completed his 4 STEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner) examinations with distinction. He has acted in many trusts matters particularly offshore trusts in a variety of contexts both for trustees and beneficiaries. He has particular experience dealing with Cayman, BVI and Turks and Caicos Trusts.
Alexander acts in both contentious and non-contentious probate claims Including advising on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Alexander’s practice involves claims for the removal of Executors and Trustees, and for breaches of their duties.
Examples of areas covered include –
Alexander has unique perspective and experience on regulatory issues having both advised funds and other financial institutions including global banks for many years. He has also worked inside a fund dealing with regulatory issues in multiple jurisdictions. Corporate Governance is a particular interest of Alexander.
Alexander has represented companies and individuals in regulatory matters both contentious and non-contentious including making presentations and direct representations to the relevant regulator. He has been involved in many regulatory matters that have been directly tied to parallel regulatory issues in the US including SEC and DOJ investigations.
Alexander has acted for both Companies and individuals in regulatory matters that also involve criminal allegations including MLAT requests, POCA and money laundering allegations.
Some examples of the areas Alexander can advise on include –
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.
Alexander’s concentrates on the Financial Sector and senior executives due to his related experience in Regulatory Law and Internal Investigations which are frequently issues in such cases. Alexander has represented many investment bankers and finance professionals.
Alexander has an LLM in Employment Law.
Alexander has considerable experience in media law related matters both contentious and non-contentious. He undertook a specialist media law pupillage at 5 Raymond Buildings and has experience of defamation, privacy and intellectual property rights. He has a strong interest in freedom of speech on the internet.
He also through his contentious practice has wide ranging experience of relevant interlocutory relief such as prohibitory injunctions and Norwich Pharmacals.
On the non-contentious side Alexander has advised on potential litigation risk of takeovers and asset acquisitions in the media space include television and radio. Licencing agreements both drafting and advising. He has also advised high profile figures in the media world on a wide range of matters from employment law and contractual issues to property disputes,
Examples of work undertook in Media law:
Alexander has wide ranging regulatory, disciplinary, commercial and employment law (he has a Masters in Employment Law) all of which impact on Sports Law,
Examples of work undertook in Sports law:
Lead Counsel successfully defending two Respondents in a 10 day High Court trial in response to a GBP 3 million claim from a Liquidator for several allegations including Fraudulent Trading and Dishonest Assistance. (2021)
Junior Counsel in a Joint Venture dispute in the High Court in excess of GBP 100 million. (2021)
Lead Counsel in 994 Petition for Unfair Prejudice around GBP 10 million claim. (2021)
Lead Counsel acting for IP’s representing victims of $300 million Ponzi scheme operated out of Dubai. Cross border issues on insolvency law in several jurisdictions with a vast amount of documentation to be analysed. (2018)
Counsel in civil fraud and recovery case valued at several 100 million pounds acting for a well-known Billionaire financier. (2014)
Counsel acting for music legend Prince in dispute over property in excess of GBP 15 million. (2014)
Counsel for purchasers of Ritz Carlton (West Caicos) in insolvency action relating collapse of Lehman Brothers. (2014)
Counsel acting for leading Chinese Industrialist in an unfair prejudice action brought by an American Hedge Fund claiming damages in excess of GBP 50 million. (2017)
Counsel for Investment Fund in derivative action against ‘vulture funds’ seeking to take control of Fund and its significant portfolio of assets. (2018)
Counsel for high profile industrialist and property developer in accusations of bribery and government corruption. (2013)
Acting for a number of international banks in cross border disputes and enforcement actions.
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‘Alexander is very approachable and delightful to work with. His knowledge of the offshore financial industry and the US financial industry is a real asset.’
‘Alex is very likeable and delightful to work with. He has a broad experience, but really excels in complex disputes involving fraud or breach of duty. His knowledge of the offshore financial industry and US financial industry is a real asset.’
‘He contributes extensive knowledge regarding Offshore having, practiced overseas, bringing added value.’
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Alexander was co–author of a chapter of the latest edition of Asset Tracing and Recovery Review.
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