Alex Troup KC

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Alex had a difficult job on the day with lots of strong feelings involved.  He handled this very well and managed the parties well.”

Alex offers a deep well of experience and expertise. He is innovative, thoughtful and calm under pressure. He is excellent at finding solutions and an outstanding advocate.”

Alex is an all-round exceptional barrister who instills confidence from an early stage in the lay client and those instructing him. He is incredibly bright and is a tremendously confident and measured advocate who has the ear of the court. Even before his appointment to King’s Counsel, he was the principal barrister in Bristol for meaty Chancery matters.”

He is a top-rated barrister and mediator, and his combination of skill, expertise and excellent bedside manner is evidenced time and again on every instruction. He can command a room whilst simultaneously remaining professional and sensitive to a client’s position. The quality of his work is always impeccable.”

Alex is a strong chancery barrister who is adept at handling cases affecting the farming community, including proprietary estoppel claims, trusts and inheritance matters. ‘He is very approachable and client love him as well as professionals. He is one of the best barristers in the South West.’ ‘Alex is a heavyweight litigator. He is very formal but also has a great sense of humour, which is a good balance.’ “

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.’ “

Alex’s advice is first call, he’s got excellent client skills and is very good with dealing with other parties. He advises clearly and is available.”

Alex is recognised for his impressive traditional chancery practice. ‘He is totally brilliant as well as being a lovely person. He is personable, good with clients and responsive and so down to earth.’

Alex is so driven, so focused and just fantastic all around. ‘He is a heavyweight litigator. He is very formal, but also has a great sense of humour, which is a good balance.’ ‘Alex is able to handle the complex matters with a realistic approach and is very personable and pragmatic.’ “

Alex has a superb reputation for working on contentious trusts and probate matters. He is totally brilliant as well as being a lovely person. He is personable, funny, good with clients and responsive and so down to earth. He has never to date stumbled over a legal question. ‘He is very, very good. He has recently taken silk, which is really well deserved.’ ‘Alex is able to handle the complex matters in a realistic approach and is very personable and pragmatic. I was opposite him recently and found him to be very thorough and very informative.’ “

Alex is a confident advocate and an authoritative speaker in this area. He builds a good relationship with clients and solicitors; charming in conference.”

Alex is a strong chancery barrister who is adept at handling cases affecting the farming community, including proprietary estoppel claims, trusts and inheritance matters. ‘He is a very able lawyer, who really knows his onions.’ ”

Alex Troup is an outstanding junior recognised for his impressive traditional chancery practice. ‘He has an impressive presence in his bearing, and his manner is authoritative and reassuring for clients and judges.’ ‘He has very high technical knowledge, and is very good with the client and very good in front of the judges.’ “

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.”

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.’ “

Alex is extremely astute and robust. He commands respect in the courtroom.”

Alex Troup is a highly regarded chancery barrister who specialises in property litigation but also remains active in contentious trusts matters. His work includes disputes over the sale of agricultural land, as well as proprietary estoppel claims and real estate-related contentious probate matters.”

Alex is a brilliant barrister. He is calm under pressure, and very bright with a great depth of knowledge.”

Confidence and expertise in this area; on top of the law; turnaround times are generally impressive; very approachable; good with clients.”

He is extremely eloquent and gets to the core issues very quickly.”

He marries technical excellence and courtroom experience with a great human touch and the ability to speak to lay clients. He is very robust with his advice and has gravitas.”

Alex is an absolutely exceptional barrister. He is considered an extremely safe pair of hands for any chancery matter, and quickly puts both lawyers and clients at ease with his calm, professional and extremely knowledgeable persona. Troup is ‘a real star in the mediation world.”

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

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

Alex is a very capable and forthright barrister.”

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

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

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.”

Extremely pragmatic, knowledgeable and persuasive: he speaks with great authority whether before clients, opponents or the judiciary”

He is approachable, great with clients, measured in his advice and convincing on his feet.” “He is good as a barrister and a mediator. He has a very solid reputation and a wide range of expertise.”

He has great soft skills which mean not only do the solicitors love to use him the clients do, too.”

Combines very good technical knowledge on contentious probate matters and excellent client skills with persuasive and authoritative advocacy.”

Alex is probably the best chancery junior practising in the South West in inheritance and trust disputes. He is approachable, great with clients, measured in his advice and convincing on his feet. Technically excellent, a commanding presence in the courtroom, and works hard to build a rapport and relationship with clients.’”

Alex is a ‘star barrister outside of London,’ according to a source. He is well known and highly praised for his ability to handle complex disputes concerning wills and trusts, and he is also described by a commentator as a ‘phenomenal mediator.’ ‘Alex is highly knowledgeable and able to deal with highly complex factual and legal disputes, and disputes concerning intricate matters of law and procedure,’ says an interviewee, adding: ‘He is also very good at advising on the court’s likely approach to any claim.’ ”

He is approachable, great with clients, measured in his advice and convincing on his feet. ‘He provides detailed and thorough opinions and is understanding of the difficult nature of the client’s position.”

Alex is one of the most able chancery counsel on the Western Circuit.”

Outstanding junior recognised for his impressive traditional chancery practice. ‘Alex has a well-deserved, excellent reputation in the area of trust and estates disputes. He immediately builds a rapport with clients, quickly identifies the key issues and gives practical, no-nonsense advice.’ ‘He is an excellent and commanding advocate. He is able to make complex legal argument in a succinct and persuasive manner.’ ‘His knowledge is second to none and his gravitas and his authority are way beyond his years.’ “

Particularly recommended for high value or complex proprietary estoppel cases.”

He commands a lot of respect but is happy to roll his sleeves up and get stuck in with clients. He also gives clear advice and is an excellent advocate.” “He has carved out a very strong niche for himself in the South West for estoppel and contentious trusts and probate work.”

Very responsive and approachable.”

Highly regarded chancery barrister who specialises in property litigation. ‘Always pleasant to deal with and thorough.’ ‘Vivacious and authoritative, his manner standing up in court is one which the judges warm to.’ ‘Sharp as a tack and incredibly nice.’ ‘An excellent technician who provides clear, reliable advice and excellent pleadings.’ ”

Chancery barrister handling cases affecting the farming community, including proprietary estoppel claims, trusts and inheritance matters. ‘Alex is quick to earn the trust of both sides and he’s sensible to deal with; if something’s not going to work, he pulls the plug on it and doesn’t waste your time.’ “