Alex Troup KC

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Alex excels in cases concerning statutory wills, contested deputyship applications and lifetime gifts. He uses his extensive experience to assist deputies and family members. ‘He has very good court presence and his position statements are to the point and compelling.’ “

Alex’s advice is first call, he’s got excellent client skills and is very good with dealing with other parties. He advises clearly and is available.”

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.’

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.’ “

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 very approachable and client love him as well as professionals. He is one of the best barristers in the South West.’ ‘Alex is a heavyweight litigator. He is very formal but also has a great sense of humour, which is a good balance.’ “

Alex 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.’ “

Alex 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.’ “

Alex 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.’ “

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 an exceptional chancery barrister who is adept at handling Court of Protection work. ‘Alex has an impressive presence, his manner is authoritative and reassuring for clients.’ ‘He is insightful, highly knowledgeable and very able at explaining complex issues to lay people.’ “

Alex Troup is a highly regarded chancery barrister who specialises in property litigation but also remains active in contentious trusts matters. His work includes disputes over the sale of agricultural land, as well as proprietary estoppel claims and real estate-related contentious probate matters.”

Alex is the whole package. He is as excellent on his feet as he is on the papers. He has in-depth knowledge and commands respect in the courtroom.”

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

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

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. “

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.”

A highly experienced and persuasive advocate. He is very approachable and has a good presence in court.”

He is extremely eloquent and gets to the core issues very quickly.”

Alex is a very capable and forthright barrister.”

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

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

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

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.’ ”