Position

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.

Education

Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons) Oxon

Mentions

London Bar

Crime

LEADING JUNIORS3

Alexandra Scott – Mountford Chambers ‘Alexandra has excellent client care skills, a great court presence and is very thorough in her preparations.' 

London Bar

Fraud: crime

LEADING JUNIORS2

Alexandra Scott – Mountford Chambers  ‘Alexandra is a very thoughtful, clear and concise advocate who is able to grasp complex material and provide excellent advice. On her feet she is persuasive and logical. She is personable and this comes across in her advocacy - she is clearly liked by juries.’