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Alex Burrell

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Telephone 020 7831 0222
Email Alexander.Burrell@42br.com

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Introduction

Alex is currently on secondment to the international arbitration team of a leading law firm in Dubai. In this role, Alex works as lead counsel on a number of multi-million dollar commercial arbitrations, with an emphasis on complex construction disputes throughout the Middle East. His cases involve a number of high-profile property development projects, and his clients include major building contractors and developers in the Dubai construction sector. His work includes advising on complex jurisdictional and procedural issues within the arbitration process, including enforcement of awards.

Before Alex commenced his secondment, he had a busy court and paperwork practice, covering a range of civil and common law matters, though increasingly with a focus on commercial and contractual disputes, and property litigation.

Inquiries

Alex recently assisted the Government Legal Service with the Grenfell Inquiry. This included working with the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Home Office.

Recent Cases

W v J & L (Ongoing) – Successfully represented C in an appeal before a CJ against a three-fold strike out judgment, re-listing the case for trial. The appeal included setting precedent regarding whether there was a need to re-seal a claim form post-issue pre-service after amendments and the granting of relief in such circumstances.
C v M (2019) – Successfully represented D resisting C’s application to amend a part 8 TOLATA claim to include representations of undue influence, subsequently obtaining summary dismissal of the claim and an order of indemnity costs against C.
N v J (2018) – After successfully obtaining permission, represented C in an appeal before a CJ against a trial judgment on the ground of excessive judicial intervention leading to an unfair trial.
A v D & S (2018) – Successfully obtained the discharge from proceedings of a new commercial tenant who rented a property following the subsequently contentious peaceful forfeiture of the property by the landlord.

Employment

Alex has experience in a range of employment matters, regularly appearing in preliminary hearings and multi-day final hearings, including cases concerning unfair dismissal, constructive unfair dismissal and discrimination. Recent cases have involved complex disputes over contractual construction and inclusion of contract terms regarding leave, as well as injunction proceedings for restrictive covenants. He also have experience drafting pleadings, advising on merits and quantum, and drafting witness statements, including in government cases as a part of the Junior Junior Panel with the GLD.

Articles

Alex Burrell, ‘5 tips for relief in small claims trials’ – itsalawyerslife.com

Accreditations

“He was, as usual, absolutely brilliant and achieved a fantastic result which I felt was unlikely to be possible.”
“He really put himself out to make sure that he went the extra mile in his preparations and I’ve started the weekend with an extremely happy client”
“Alex did a superb job under pressure”

Education

LLB, University of Bristol
BPTC, Kaplan Law School (Very Competent

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