Clerks Details
- Clerk Name: David Fielder (Commercial/Property)
- Clerk Telephone: 020 7583 8055
- Clerk Email: [email protected]
- Clerk Name: Ed Holdstock (Costs)
- Clerk Telephone: 01962 868884
- Clerk Email: [email protected]
- Clerk Name: Abi Griffin
- Clerk Telephone: 01202 292102
- Clerk Email: [email protected]
Costs
Alex Whatley has experience of costs hearings including:
- A hearing dealing with three consecutive Applications for costs to be assessed on an indemnity basis each made at different stages of the litigation.
- A costs hearing to determine the date on which the costs burden shifted from the claimants to the defendants, based on a judgment in the claimants' favour on the defendants’ failure to account in a trusts case. Alex acted for the 22 claimants having also represented them during the seven-day trial.
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Recommendations Alexander Whatley is a highly respected barrister with expertise in a range of commercial disputes. He is sought after for expertise in areas including breach of trust, contractual disputes and property matters.
Strengths:
“Well prepared and quick on his feet.”
“Alex has the ability to deal with all situations and can think on his feet to get a great result.”Chambers 2024/Commercial Dispute Resolution /Western Bar
‘He is a great advocate and commands a courtroom. He also gives detailed advice and considers all areas of a dispute.’
Legal 500 2024/Commercial Litigation/Leading Juniors/Western Circuit - Ranked in Tier 1'Alexander Whatley is a strong and persuasive advocate, with an excellent grasp of the facts and an ability to cut through to the heart of a matter. Exceptionally well prepared with a calm, analytical approach. He delivers clear, concise advice in a client-friendly manner.'
Legal 500 2023/Commercial Litigation/Leading Juniors/Western Circuit - Ranked in Tier 1
‘Alexander has a very analytical mind. He is an extremely well prepared barrister who knows the client's case inside out. He provides his advice in an approachable and user-friendly manner.’
Legal 500 2022/Commercial Litigation/Leading Juniors/Western Circuit
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