Alex excels in cases concerning statutory wills, contested deputyship applications and lifetime gifts. He uses his extensive experience to assist deputies and family members. ‘He has very good court presence and his position statements are to the point and compelling.’ “

Chambers UK 2024, Court of Protection : Property Affairs

Alex has been described by peers as an exceptional chancery barrister who is adept at handling Court of Protection work. He has been instructed in a wide variety of Court of Protection cases, for the most part involving property and affairs disputes, including in particular contested LPA and deputyship applications, applications for authorisation of inter vivos gifts, statutory wills, and cases involving allegations of financial abuse.

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Alex is the whole package. He is as excellent on his feet as he is on the papers. He has in-depth knowledge and commands respect in the courtroom.”

The Legal 500 2023, COURT OF PROTECTION AND COMMUNITY CARE

Alex is an exceptional chancery barrister who is adept at handling Court of Protection work. ‘Alex has an impressive presence, his manner is authoritative and reassuring for clients.’ ‘He is insightful, highly knowledgeable and very able at explaining complex issues to lay people.’ “

Chambers UK 2023, Court Protection

Alex has a commanding presence, is good with clients and very considered in his advice.”

Legal 500 2022, Court Protection & Community Care

A highly experienced and persuasive advocate. He is very approachable and has a good presence in court.”

CHAMBERS UK 2022, Court of Protection: Property & Affairs

His calm but authoritative manner makes him ideal for managing difficult situations effectively and in a human way.”

Chambers UK 2021, COURT OF PROTECTION: PROPERTY & AFFAIRS

Extremely pragmatic, knowledgeable and persuasive: he speaks with great authority whether before clients, opponents or the judiciary. Clients love his down to earth manner, novel problem solving and capacity to spot flaws in an opponents position. A silk in the making.”

Legal 500 2021, Court of Protection

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • MA (Oxon) Literae Humaniores, William Shaw Scholarship and Karmel Award (both Grays Inn)

  • Professional memberships:

    • Chancery Bar Association
    • Western Chancery & Commercial Bar Association
    • Association of Contentious Trust And Probate Specialists (ACTAPS)
    • The Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners (STEP)
    • Committee member of STEP Bristol Branch.

  • Alex Troup KC is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.