4PB

Alex is regularly instructed in complex private law matters, appearing at all stages of proceedings including fact-findings and final hearings. During pupillage, Alex successfully appealed a fact-finding judgment, securing a favourable result for her client at the re-hearing.

Alex also has experience of committal proceedings, recently appearing in the case of H v Usama Ikram Butt & Anor [2023] EWHC 3042 (Fam) which dealt with issues of publicity and transparency.

Public Children Law

Alex undertakes work at all stages of public law proceedings, drawing on her previous healthcare experience of working with socially vulnerable families. She represents local authorities, parents and guardians, and has experience in matters involving allegations of physical and sexual abuse. She has appeared as junior counsel in several complex NAI cases involving multiple medical experts and extensive disclosure.

Family Finance

Alex accepts instructions in all aspects of financial remedy proceedings. She has assisted in complex matters with high-net-worth individuals as well as representing clients in financial difficulty. Alex recently appeared as junior counsel in Ma v Roux [2024] EWHC 1917 (Fam), a successful appeal which clarified the court’s approach to applications to strike out a set aside application.

International Children Law

Alex appears in the High Court in child abduction matters. She was recently led by Frankie Shama in the matter of A v M & Ors [2024] EWHC 2020 (Fam) in a case which considered the grant of parental responsibility following an application to withdraw 1980 Hague Proceedings.

Publication/Training

On top of her busy practice, Alex regularly speaks at university events for aspiring barristers, writes articles for Family Law Week and the Law Society Gazette, and co-edits and produces the 4PB Public Law Newsletter.