Alex Troup KC - Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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Alex is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of contentious probate and trusts litigation work. He has gravitas, whilst at the same time being down to earth and approachable.”

Alex is excellent with clients and gives robust and commercially sound advice in sensitive manners.”

Alex is a highly regarded barrister who is both technically very sound and excellent on his feet. His manner is authoritative and reassuring for clients, which makes him a particularly good mediator as well as an effective advocate.”

Alex is very good at putting the parties on the spot and challenging them. He provides robust opinions and has an excellent style. He is very approachable and clients feel reassured by him.”

He is really good under pressure and at thinking outside the box. He’s calm, authoritative and judges clearly trust him.

He is extremely well regarded in the practice area. He is excellent as an advocate. He’s good on the papers, he’s good on his feet, he’s intelligent and articulate.

Alex offers a deep well of experience and expertise. He is innovative, thoughtful and calm under pressure. He is excellent at finding solutions and an outstanding advocate.

Alex offers a deep well of experience and expertise. He is innovative, thoughtful and calm under pressure. He is excellent at finding solutions and an outstanding advocate.”

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

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.’ ”

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

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

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.”

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

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.”

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.’ “