Alex Troup KC - Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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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.”

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

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.”

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 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.”

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.’ “