Barristers

Alexander Drapkin

Alexander Drapkin

Position

Traditional Chancery practice with experience in a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters. These include will construction, trust disputes, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, capital taxation, estate administration, strict settlements and entails, settled chattels, perpetuities, non-contentious and contentious probate, undue influence and the Property and Affairs jurisdiction of the Court of Protection.

Career

Called 2012, Lincoln’s Inn; pupil 5 Stone Buildings 2012-13; tenant 2013 to date.

Memberships

Chancery Bar Association.

Education

Eton College; King’s College London (2009 BA Hons English Language and Literature, first-class); City University London (2010 Dip Law, distinction; 2011 Bar Professional Training Course).

Mentions

London Bar

Court of Protection: health and welfare

Leading junior3
Alexander Drapkin  – 5 Stone Buildings ‘Alexander is a good barrister with an eye for detail. He is an excellent junior, providing appropriate support and legal research that one can rely upon. He makes a substantial and positive contribution to the team.’
London Bar

Private wealth and probate

Leading junior3
Alexander Drapkin – 5 Stone Buildings ‘Alexander is a highly skilled operator and a good barrister with an eye for detail. He is an excellent junior, providing appropriate support and legal research that one can rely upon. He makes a substantial and positive contribution to the team.’