Direct Access
Call: 1999
Alex has a substantial level of experience in all areas of Immigration, human rights, business, EU, and nationality law. He is ranked in the Chambers UK Bar Guide 2022 and the Legal 500 2022 for immigration. As a leading junior he gives clear strategic advice and is able to offer creative and practical solutions to clients. He is regularly instructed in appeals to the Upper tribunal, Court of Appeal and in judicial reviews before the High Court and Upper Tribunal and has outstanding cases currently before the European Court of Human Rights.
His expertise, in Nationality law covers acquisition, naturalisation and registration as well as loss of nationality and he is regularly instructed on citizenship deprivation and exclusion cases in SIAC and has been at the forefront of some of the most signifcant nationality cases in recent years. He also assists in advising Hong Kong overseas British Nationals in securing their rights and frequently acts for clients whose appeal involves close family members such as a spouse, parent, or a child.
Alex is often instructed to act for individuals, businesses, and institutions in relation to matters arising for investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs under the UK points-based scheme as well as other Immigration routes. He advises on issues that arise for business and individuals applying for working visas under the skilled route or intercompany transfer route.
Alex enjoys an eclectic direct access practice, enjoying the opportunities and challenges afforded by the extension of rights of access. He is increasingly instructed in advising on the preparation and drafting of initial applications.
Alex is a reviewer for the Bar Pro Bono unit Advocate, and a keen follower of Liverpool Football Club.
ILPA and Bar Human rights committee