Alexandra is a Partner at Mishcon de Reya, specialising in high-value, reputationally significant disputes, many of which have cross-border elements. A trusted advisor to a wide range of clients including international ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, their businesses and family offices, guiding them through complex and highly sensitive matters spanning both personal and business disputes.
Chambers HNW describes Alexandra as “a priceless private client litigation specialist” and “the perfect partner in very difficult cases”.
Alexandra serves on the Advisory Board of Queen Mary's Legal Advice Centre and leads Mishcon de Reya's involvement in the SPITE project, a pro bono partnership with the University that advises victims of online abuse.
Key Experience
- Taking legal action on behalf of a multimillionaire who was having difficulty obtaining a bank account due to false information and incorrect categorisation as a Politically Exposed Person ("PEP")
- Attaining a public and private apology and payment of legal costs for Agroherni Group, a well-known food producer, who came under attack by a Channel 4 and Daily Mail documentary that made false allegations concerning the organisation's treatment of their staff.
- Assisting an 80 year old British business man facing extradition charges from Greek authorities with his appeal against his convictions of fraud.
- Assisting the owning body of a successful football club to rebuild their reputation following ongoing scrutiny and defamation from the local supporters and media.
- Acting on behalf of a multi-million-pound oil broker who was caught in a scandal making false and serious allegations which were damaging to the client's reputation and prevented them from being able to pursue various commercial endeavours.
- Advising companies and high net worth individuals in reputation crisis on immediate and long term legal action.
Career History
Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Managing Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Legal Assistant, Mishcon de Reya
Business Development & Events Director, Brand Distillery
Lincolns Inn, Called to the Bar November 2011
BPP, BVC 2011
BPP, GDL 2009
University of Edinburgh, MA (Hons) Philosophy & Theology