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.’ ”

Chambers UK 2024, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Alex is ranked as a “star individual” in chancery matters. He frequently acts for farming clients and is experienced in dealing with a wide range of cases involving agriculture and rural affairs, including in particular property disputes, agricultural tenancies, partnership issues, proprietary estoppel claims, contested wills and probate, and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

Directory Quotes

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.”

The Legal 500 2024, Agriculture

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.’ ”

Chambers UK 2023, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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

Legal 500 2023, Agriculture

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

CHAMBERS UK 2022, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Extremely pragmatic, knowledgeable and persuasive: he speaks with great authority whether before clients, opponents or the judiciary”

Legal 500 2021, AGRICULTURE

He is approachable, great with clients, measured in his advice and convincing on his feet.” “He is good as a barrister and a mediator. He has a very solid reputation and a wide range of expertise.”

Chambers UK 2021, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

He commands a lot of respect but is happy to roll his sleeves up and get stuck in with clients. He also gives clear advice and is an excellent advocate.” “He has carved out a very strong niche for himself in the South West for estoppel and contentious trusts and probate work.”

Chambers UK 2020, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Chancery barrister handling cases affecting the farming community, including proprietary estoppel claims, trusts and inheritance matters. ‘Alex is quick to earn the trust of both sides and he’s sensible to deal with; if something’s not going to work, he pulls the plug on it and doesn’t waste your time.’ “

Chambers UK 2019, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
  • 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.