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 is regularly instructed by insurers and insureds to advise in coverage disputes arising out of insurance contracts. In 2018 he was instructed to advise the owner of a property which had suffered a catastrophic fire in relation to a £5m claim for an indemnity from the property’s insurers. Following directions being given by the TCC, the claim was compromised at a mediation.
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
“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
“Particularly experienced in defending fraudulent PI claims.”
Legal 500 2017
“He provides very good response times, and is clear and to-the-point.”
Legal 500 2017
“He is thorough, calm, professional and has a great attention to detail. He’s a very good courtroom advocate.”
Chambers & Partners 2016
“He has a detailed, yet pragmatic approach.”
Legal 500 2016
“He is very good on his feet and solicitors have every confidence in him.”
Legal 500 2015