Alexandra is recognised as a leading junior in clinical negligence, inquests and inquiries and personal injury law.
She is described by directories as “a fierce advocate who leaves no stone unturned” and “formidable in court”. Alexandra is consistently praised for her client care and is recommended as “superb with clients – empathetic and supportive, but also firm when needed. She explains complex legal and medical issues clearly.”
Alexandra enjoys a busy and fast-paced practice, where she is regularly instructed in high-value and medically complex cases. She has a skill for unpicking challenging issues of medical causation and knotty factual disputes.
Alexandra was appointed as an Assistant Coroner for South Yorkshire (West) in 2023, and she is the Head of the Inquest team at Ropewalk Chambers. She has a wealth of experience across the breadth of coronial law. She regularly appears for both families and a range of interested persons including NHS Trusts, GPs, nurses, midwives, private hospitals, care homes, insurance companies and private security services. Alexandra prides herself on taking a balanced approach to every case.
Robust in oral and written advocacy, Alexandra has an eye for details. She is adept at working her way through voluminous documents and conducting conferences with lay medical witnesses and experts across a range of disciplines. Her practice includes a healthy mix of Claimant and Defendant work which enables her to find the best route to a successful outcome for every client. She prides herself on being approachable and reliable for both professional and lay clients.
Alexandra was involved in the landmark case of Zurich -v- Hayward [2017] AC 142. She regularly advises and provides representation in cases involving allegations of fraud or fundamental dishonesty.
Before coming to the Bar, Alexandra worked in a busy clinical negligence team at a firm of solicitors. She has also worked for the Criminal Cases Review Commission, where she drafted submissions to the Ministry of Justice on proposed legislative changes to the law of joint enterprise.
Alexandra studied Philosophy and Politics at the University of Southampton. She completed the GDL and BPTC at the University of Law, where she was awarded the BPTC Advocacy Prize for obtaining the highest advocacy marks in her year. She is a Benefactors’ Scholar of the Middle Temple and received the Kalisher Internship Award in recognition in of her potential to succeed at the Bar.
Away from the Bar, Alexandra’s interests include yoga and hiking with her young family (and mischievous terriers) in tow.