JUNIOR PROFILE

Alexander MacDonald

UK Bar 2026

7 King's Bench Walk

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Insurance

London (Bar)

14 years ranked

Shipping & Commodities

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Alexander has a broad commercial practice and is recommended as a leading junior in the fields of Commercial Litigation, Energy, Insurance and Reinsurance, International Arbitration, and Shipping. The legal directories describe him as “phenomenally talented and hardworking” and have awarded him “Insurance Junior of the Year” and “Shipping Junior of the Year”.

He has considerable experience in complex, large-scale disputes, such as aviation insurance claims arising out of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the US opioids litigation, and the Yme MOPUstor litigation. He has particular expertise in political and war risks disputes.

Alexander also has a well-established practice as an advocate in his own right, appearing in particular in the Commercial Court and in arbitration in both trials and interlocutory matters.

Alexander is one of the contributing editors to Carver on Charterparties.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Alexander MacDonald has notable expertise in marine insurance and claims arising out of professional liability and reinsurance disputes. As well as acting as an advocate in court and arbitration, he is also regularly instructed in an advisory capacity. He represents insurers and insured parties in domestic and international insurance disputes.

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Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Alexander MacDonald is a formidable junior with considerable experience in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He advises on international sanctions and shipbuilding contracts, as well as significant cases involving marine insurance cover.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Alexander MacDonald is very knowledgeable and user-friendly.
InsuranceUK Bar
He is excellent all round and has a reputation for being the "engine-room" on a matter.
InsuranceUK Bar
Alexander MacDonald is laser-focused.
Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar