Alex is a highly regarded chancery barrister who is technically very sound and is excellent on his feet. His manner is authoritative and reassuring for clients.”

Chambers UK 2025, Chancery

Alex has a thriving chancery practice which includes professional negligence cases relating to his specialist areas of practice, typically involving claims against solicitors, surveyors, architects, executors and trustees. He has spoken at the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association seminars in both London and Bristol.

Directory Quotes

Alex is very good at putting the parties on the spot and challenging them. He provides robust opinions and has an excellent style. He is very approachable and clients feel reassured by him.”

Chambers UK 2025, Mediation

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

The Legal 500 2023, Chancery, Probate and Tax

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

Legal 500 2022, Chancery, Probate & Tax

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

Legal 500 2022, AGRICULTURE

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

Legal 500 2022, COURT OF PROTECTION AND COMMUNITY CARE

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.’ ”

Chambers UK 2021, CHANCERY HIGH NET WORTH
  • 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
    • Court of Protection 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.