Alexander Robson
Call: 2006
Profile
Alexander joined Chambers in October 2008 on successful completion of pupillage. He was supervised by Sam Neaman, Charles Samek and Gavin Mansfield.
Practice
Alexander specialises in commercial litigation and employment law. On commercial matters Alexander has built on his experience of several complex multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes gained while working in the litigation department of a leading Canadian law firm, and is regularly instructed to advise and appear in a variety of contractual and other disputes. His employment practice covers the range of employment issues, where he is regularly instructed in courts and tribunals throughout the country, particularly dismissal and/or discrimination cases.
A recent secondment to the in-house legal team of an international recruitment company gives Alexander a unique and practical insight into commercial litigation and employment law from the client’s perspective.
Awards
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Queen Mother Scholar, Middle Temple (2005)
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Harmsworth Entrance Exhibitioner, Middle Temple (2005)
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Student of the Year, Middle Temple (2006)
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The CIArb President’s Prize for Excellence in the Study and Application of ADR (2006)
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Rosamund Smith Mooting Cup, Middle Temple (2006)
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Fox Scholar (2006-7)
Publications
Alexander is co-author of The Path to Pupillage (Sweet & Maxwell, 2008) and has written articles for publications such as The Times and Employment Law Journal. In addition, he gives seminars on a range of employment law issues.
Education
Educated at Royal Grammar School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Pembroke College, Cambridge (BA Hons Law); and Nottingham Law School (BVC).
