Tax issues on stake sales and investment into managers: structuring, pitfalls and steps to take now
About
Alex advises on a range of international fraud, asset recovery, and investigations, as well as general commercial disputes. He was named by Legal 500 as a Leading Associate in civil fraud for 2025.
With specific expertise in assisting with securing domestic and worldwide freezing orders, he has worked on cases involving allegations of conspiracy, defamation, breach of confidence and misuse of private information, sham transactions and breaches of fiduciary duty.
He also has a particular specialism in cross-border disputes, often involving parallel proceedings in multiple jurisdictions, and has acted in high-profile group litigation and cases involving litigation funding. He regularly represents clients in the High Court and Court of Appeal, and in international arbitration and mediation.
Professional memberships
- Young Fraud Lawyers Association (YFLA)
- London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA)
Experience
- Acting for the Claimants/ Applicants in an LCIA arbitration, with a High Court worldwide freezing order and ancillary disclosure relief.
- Advising eight major construction contractors in relation to a group claim in the High Court concerning data protection, privacy, conspiracy and defamation claims in the construction industry, as well as in ancillary Part 20 proceedings.
- Advising a private individual in relation to a worldwide freezing order and jurisdictional challenge.
- Advising a security business in a civil fraud dispute involving s.994 Unfair Prejudice and conspiracy, in multiple proceedings, and including in the Court of Appeal.
- Advising an asset manager in relation to a professional negligence claim against professional advisors