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Alex specialises in complex and serious children cases, in particular those involving intractable child arrangements disputes, serious emotional abuse and relocations.
Alex has been in practice for over 35 years and in that time has built up extensive experience in all types of children cases both in the UK and globally.
He acts in cases involving international families and cases dealing with leave to remove from the jurisdiction. He has extensive experience of relocation cases, having specialised in them for over 20 years and been involved in more than 150 hearings.
Alex is an expert in non-court dispute resolution and is a sought-after mediator and arbitrator having qualified in 2012 and 2016 respectively.
Alex has over 35 years’ experience in family law. He took silk in 2006 and became a deputy High Court judge in 2009. Alex is a recorder (2004) as well as a qualified mediator (2012) and arbitrator (2016). He was previously head of 4PB chambers. Alex joined Stewarts in 2025.
- Deputy High Court Judge 2009
- Recorder 2004
- Arbitrator 2016
- Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, 2010 to date
- Family Law Bar Association
- Association of Lawyers for Children
- Fellow of International Academy of Family Lawyers
- Barrister of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, British Virgin Islands Circuit
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Alex Verdan KC is a force in the field of children law. His caseload sees him handling matters concerning the most severe and complex of children issues. He has expertise in everything from the most serious public law issues to the placement of high-profile people's children.
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Alex is an excellent children silk and does the most difficult cases. He carries himself with aplomb. Very effective.
It is difficult to praise Alex enough. He is outstanding as an advocate and his advice is first class.
Alex is outstanding amongst the outstanding people. His examination is always targeted and his presentation is second to none: it's so focused.
Alex is so thorough, detailed and brilliant in court. He will go into court and give it everything. In terms of advocacy skills and his judgement, he's one of the very best.
He commands great authority by the depth and level of knowledge in the family law field. His manner is impeccably measured and thoughtful.
Alex is an excellent children silk and does the most difficult cases. He carries himself with aplomb. Very effective.
It is difficult to praise Alex enough. He is outstanding as an advocate and his advice is first class.
Alex is outstanding amongst the outstanding people. His examination is always targeted and his presentation is second to none: it's so focused.
Alex is so thorough, detailed and brilliant in court. He will go into court and give it everything. In terms of advocacy skills and his judgement, he's one of the very best.
He commands great authority by the depth and level of knowledge in the family law field. His manner is impeccably measured and thoughtful.