Alexander Adamou - 42BR Barristers

Alexander Adamou

Call 2017
Telephone 020 7831 0222 | Email [email protected]

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Alexander Adamou

Call 2017
Telephone 020 7831 0222 | Email [email protected]

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Alex was called to the bar in 2017 and joins chambers following development of an extensive Civil and Commercial Law practice at 33 Bedford Row Chambers.  Whilst at 33 Bedford Row Chambers Alex developed a penchant for dealing with factually complex disputes that often required a wider appreciation for the impact of litigation on business needs. 

His main practice areas are Business, Property, Housing and Employment Law and he regularly appears as sole counsel in the County Court, High Court and Employment tribunal.

Alex is known for his considered, thorough and commercially minded approach coupled with fierce but measured advocacy. 

Employment Law

Alex regularly represents both Claimants and Employers covering the entire spectrum of Employment Law. Alex is capable of accepting instructions on both an instructed and direct access basis. 

Alex has appeared, and continues to appear, in multi-day Employment Tribunal disputes particularly covering areas of unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing. 

Most recently Alex was successful in 10-day employment tribunal hearing concerning allegations of blacklisting and systemic discrimination within a Local Authority. 

Alex was also one of two counsel instructed in a group litigation involving 35 Claimants concerning employment status. Alex has also appeared to in what is thought to be one of the first applications for Interim Relief following imposition of mandatory vaccination for care home workers.

Alex regularly assists at all stages of employment disputes from pre-action through to contested hearings applying his strategic mindset and pragmatic realism.

Direct Access

Alex is authorised to accept instructions direct from members of the public. He encourages clients who are considering this route to contact Chambers and discuss their problem.

In suitable cases, Alex can provide client conferences, written advices and representation at court. Alex accepts public access work across Chambers’ areas of expertise.

Areas of Expertise

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Scholarships and Awards

  • Top Advocate, (Oralist for the King's College London) in the Foreign Direct Investment Moot Competition 2015. Ranked 34th out of 150 eligible advocates in the Global Finals).
  • Member of the Semi-Finalist Team for King's College London in the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition 2015, UK National Rounds.

Memberships/Committees

  • Employment Law Bar Association
  • Employment Lawyers Association
  • Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG)
  • Young International Committee for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA)

Education

  • BPP Law School Holborn: Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) (Very Competent)
  • King’s College London: Master of Laws (LLM) (Merit)
  • University of Sussex: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

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