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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Alex Barden KC has a growing commercial fraud practice with expertise including corporate bribe-giving and fraudulent trading. He frequently acts for claimant entities but also has experience defending in civil fraud matters.
Strengths
Alex is excellent and an absolute pleasure to work with. He is incredibly smart and commercial and all over the detail.
He produces very good written work efficiently, and he has a good advocacy style too. He is very persuasive.
Group Litigation - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Alex Barden KC brings his commercial litigation expertise to bear in group litigation across a variety of sectors. He acts for both claimants and defendants.
Company - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Alex Barden KC is a highly regarded barrister who is regularly instructed in disputes involving financial institutions. He is experienced in claims arising from shareholders' agreements, takeovers and joint ventures, and has particular skill in litigation concerning large shareholder investments. Alex also exhibits regulatory expertise with regard to the City Code and the FCA.
Strengths
I am a big fan of Alex. He is measured on his feet, super bright, hardworking and someone with good judgement.
Alex Barden KC is incredibly hard-working.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
Alex's strategic thinking was excellent, as was his work on the pleadings. He performed well at the hearing, making clear and cogent submissions.
Alex could see around corners all the way through to trial. Incisive, easy to work with and commercial, he rolls up his sleeves and is very user-friendly.
Alex Barden is able to turn things around very quickly. He has good judgement.
Alex Barden's advocacy has always impressed me. He is robust and also very bright.
Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
Strengths
Alex's advocacy has always impressed me. He is robust and also very bright.
Alex produces excellent advocacy and great written work.