Position

Alex specialises in insolvency/restructuring law, commercial dispute resolution, banking and finance (including structured finance) and offshore commercial litigation.

Education

2001 – 2005: BA Classics with Sanskrit – Magdalen College, Oxford – Double First (4th in year) 2005 – 2006: MSt Classics – Magdalen College, Oxford – Distinction 2006 – 2009: DPhil Classics – Magdalen College, Oxford – Pass (thesis published by Oxford University Press in 2013) 2009 – 2010: GDL – City University – Commendation 2009 – 2010: BPTC – BPP – Very Competent

Mentions

London Bar

Commercial litigation

LEADING JUNIORS5

Alexander Riddiford – Essex Court Chambers ‘A highly intelligent, personable barrister, who is quick to get to the heart of the key issues, both legal and commercial, and who is able to provide succinct and astute advice within a tight timescale.’

London Bar

Insolvency

LEADING JUNIORS3

Alexander Riddiford – Essex Court Chambers ‘Alex is extremely good at quickly getting to grips with a complex factual background and breaking this down into a digestible and accessible format.’