SILK PROFILE

Alexander Learmonth KC

UK Bar 2026

New Square Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Trusts

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

Chancery: Traditional

London (Bar)

16 years ranked

Court of Protection: Property & Affairs

All Circuits

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Appointed King’s Counsel in 2021, Alexander Learmonth KC is a leading figure at the Chancery Bar with a busy, high-profile practice. His core specialisms are succession and trusts, domestically and internationally, and he has appeared in major cases at every court level, including the landmark Supreme Court probate case Marley v Rawlings. He has notable expertise in mental capacity law, acting in both the Court of Protection and the High Court, as well as in overseas jurisdictions.

Recognised for his property law expertise. Ranked in Property Litigation and Agriculture and has several Court of Appeal decisions to his name. His work frequently includes professional negligence claims across trusts, estates, and property, and in Family Court proceedings.

He won Advocate of the Year at the STEP Private Client Awards 2020, having previously been named ACTAPS Contentious Barrister of the Year in 2015 and shortlisted for Chancery Junior of the Year at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2019. He later served as a Presiding Judge for the STEP Awards in 2021 and 2022.

Career

A certified mediator (IMI), CMC-accredited course in 2020

Called in 2000, he has held several professional appointments, including Chair of the Young Barristers’ Committee (2009), membership of the Bar Council, and Deputy Chancellor of the Diocese of Derby.

He also appeared as an expert commentator on ‘Inheritance Wars: Who gets the money?’ on Channel 5.

Professional Memberships

Chancery Bar Association

STEP

ACTAPS

BBA

Ecclesiastical Judges Association

Publications

Editor of ‘Theobald on Wills‘ and ‘Williams, Mortimer & Sunnucks on Executors, Administrators and Probate‘.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Trusts - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Alexander Learmonth KC is recognised as a major presence at the Bar for his experience in trusts and succession matters. His practice encompasses significant offshore work and he often acts for trustees, beneficiaries and charities in high-value disputes.

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Chancery: Traditional - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Alexander Learmonth KC is an exceptionally well-known silk who is recognised for both his advisory and litigation expertise, and is regularly instructed in cases concerning disputed wills and trusts. He is particularly noted for his strong trial advocacy.

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Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - All Circuits

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Alexander Learmonth KC is an active Court of Protection barrister who handles a number of complex cases related to property and affairs. He is adept at handling statutory wills and gift applications.

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Strengths

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Alexander is a first-class advocate, who's really good at taking calculated risks and not overcautious. He's very charming, highly astute and just a breath of fresh air.
TrustsUK Bar
Alexander is a smooth advocate, who has done some major trusts cases.
TrustsUK Bar
Alexander is a really good, very creative thinker for when you need someone who thinks laterally.
Chancery: TraditionalUK Bar
Alexander is still so accessible. He's very willing to muck in and roll his sleeves up. He is also a commanding advocate and has the gravitas you'd expect of a KC.
Chancery: TraditionalUK Bar
Clients love Alexander because he exudes confidence.
Chancery: TraditionalUK Bar
Alexander Learmonth is technically excellent and establishes a great rapport with clients in very difficult and emotional situations.
Chancery: TraditionalUK Bar