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.”

The Legal 500 2024, Chancery, Probate & Tax

Alex is Head of our Wills & Trusts team and is recognised for his impressive chancery practice. He is the only silk ranked in private wealth outside of London in the High Net Worth Guide 2024.

Alex is good on the papers, good on his feet, intelligent and articulate. He is a really first-rate mediator. He’s very good at putting you on the spot, and challenging the other parties. ‘I’ve always found him very robust to deal with and pragmatic.’ “

CHAMBERS UK, 2024 HIGH NET WORTH FEEDBACK

Alex’s practice includes both advisory and contentious work relating to trusts, wills and the administration of estates, including claims based on proprietary estoppel and under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. He has recently been successful in the High Court in contesting the validity of a farmer’s will on the ground of testamentary capacity and in an alternative proprietary estoppel claim. Read more here.

Alex is on the association of Contentious Trust And Probate Specialists (ACTAPS), and the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners (STEP). Alex will be one of the speakers for the STEP CPD Masterclass series which takes place throughout January and February 2025 where he will provide an update on mental capacity. Find out more here.

Directory Quotes

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.’ “

Chambers UK 2024, Chancery

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.’

Chambers UK 2024, Chancery

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

The Legal 500 2023, Chancery, Probate and Tax

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.’ “

High Net Worth Guide 2023, Chancery

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.’ “

Chambers UK 2023, Chancery

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

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.”

High Net Worth Guide 2022, Private Wealth

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.”

Chambers UK 2022, Chancery

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

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.’”

Chambers UK 2021, CHANCERY

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

Legal 500 2021, Chancery, Probate & Tax

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.’ “

Chambers UK 2020, Chancery

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

Legal 500 2020, COMMERCIAL, BANKING, INSOLVENCY AND CHANCERY LAW

Seminars & Events

  • 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.