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Alexander MacDonald

Alexander MacDonald

Position

Alexander has a broad commercial practice and is recommended as a leading junior in the fields of Commercial Litigation, Energy, Insurance and Reinsurance, International Arbitration, and Shipping.

The legal directories describe him as “phenomenally talented and hardworking” and have awarded him “Insurance Junior of the Year” and “Shipping Junior of the Year”.

He has considerable experience in complex, large-scale disputes, such as aviation insurance claims arising out of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the US opioids litigation, and the Yme MOPUstor litigation. He has particular expertise in political and war risks disputes.

Alexander also has a well-established practice as an advocate in his own right, appearing in particular in the Commercial Court and in arbitration in both trials and interlocutory matters. His experience includes a range of UK and international commercial disputes including those related to professional negligence, banking, commodities, energy, insurance and shipping.

Alexander is one of the contributing editors to Carver on Charterparties.

Career

Called 2001; tenant since 2002; part time supervisor in contract and European law Trinity College, Cambridge 2000-01 and 2004-05; member of Lincoln’s Inn.

Languages

French, Spanish (basic knowledge).

Education

Robert May’s CS; Pearson College UWC; Trinity College, Cambridge (BA Law); Georgetown University (LLM).

Mentions

London Bar

Commercial litigation

Leading junior4
Alexander MacDonald  – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Alex is in a league of his own – an exceptionally strong technical lawyer who can get to the bottom of any issue. He is incredibly hard-working and provides an excellent service. His written and oral advocacy is of a high standard.’
London Bar

Energy

Leading junior3
Alexander MacDonald –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘He has a superb grasp of the law.’
London Bar

Insurance and reinsurance

Leading junior1
Alexander MacDonald – 7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Alex is exceptional and a standout barrister. He is technically strong, there is no point that he can’t master. His written and oral advocacy is of a high standard.’
London Bar

International arbitration: counsel

Leading junior2
Alexander MacDonald –7 King’s Bench Walk ‘Extremely strong written and oral advocacy skills. He also has a superb grasp of the law in his field of expertise. A first rate barrister.’
London Bar

Shipping

Leading junior2
Alexander MacDonald – 7 King’s Bench Walk