Commercial
Alex has advised and litigated in a range of different areas, including sale of goods, fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation, agency agreements, guarantees and partnerships. He has experience of applying for injunctions in the County Court and the High Court.
Alex has developed a particular specialisation in franchising disputes, and has acted for both franchisors and franchisees in relation to such issues as termination, restrictive covenants, misrepresentation and interim injunctive relief. In recent years he has advised on and appeared in cases relating to franchise agreements in such diverse areas as snack-vending-machines, driving instruction, dog-training, pizza delivery, kitchen refurbishment and the operation of a gym.
Selected Cases
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- Alexander Macpherson represents insurers in tranche of claims considering underpayment of issue fees in NIHL claims
- Bussey v Anglia Heating Limited: Important Court of Appeal decision on asbestos claims
News
- David Platt QC and Alexander Macpherson receive judgment from Court of Appeal in Goldscheider v Royal Opera House
- Crown Office Chambers feature in three of The Lawyer’s Top 20 cases of 2019
Events
Qualifications
- Astbury Scholar, Middle Temple
- Diploma in Law, City University
- English Literature, Oriel College, Oxford
Memberships
- PIBA
- PNBA
- TECBAR
Recommendations
“Alexander is an excellent advocate. His advice is balanced, clear and concise.” “He is a pleasure to work with.” “Alexander has excellent technical knowledge in occupational disease cases.” “He remains calm under pressure and is personable with clients.”
Chambers & Partners, 2023
“Alexander is exceptionally good with complex and novel procedural issues.”
Legal 500, 2023
“He is thorough, robust and can turn around defences and advice very quickly. He is very impressive.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“He is able to identify and navigate through challenging causation issues in an effective and pragmatic way.”
Legal 500, 2022
“He is a skilful and thorough cross-examiner.”; “A phenomenally talented individual.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“Able to navigate through difficult issues in an effective and pragmatic way.”
Legal 500, 2021
“He’s really good – the quality of his drafting is excellent.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
“He’s a very, very good advocate.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
“He has an impressively deep understanding of areas stretching beyond asbestos diseases, offering enviable expertise in cases involving noise-induced hearing loss and hand-arm vibration syndrome.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
“He excels in cases involving challenging quantum issues and contested expert evidence.“
Legal 500, 2020
“His practice encompasses the full range of conditions caused by work.”
Legal 500, 2018
“His advice is very thorough and practical.”
Legal 500, 2017
