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Aviation - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Alexander Milner KC is an experienced barrister with an excellent ability to effectively handle multi-jurisdictional matters. In his multifaceted aviation practice, he acts in claims arising from leasing and breach of contract, and has a strong client base among lessors and airlines.
Strengths
An impressive advocate who is so clever and so good tactically. He's the kind of advocating the court really wants to listen to.
He is exceptionally bright and just brilliant to have on your side.
Extremely good at assimilating a huge amount of information and a man who presents a case clearly and persuasively.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Alexander Milner KC is well versed in handling cases involving Russian and CIS elements. He has a varied practice that covers arbitral proceedings under LCIA and ICC rules, as well as ad hoc arbitrations. He demonstrates his strength in providing counsel on enforcement issues as well as commercial and investment treaty work. He draws strength from his bilingual capabilities.
Strengths
Alexander Milner is an incredibly clever and intuitive barrister.
Banking & Finance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Alexander Milner KC is an accomplished barrister who is equally adept at acting both for and against banks, and is experienced in cases connected with interest rate hedging products. Milner speaks fluent Russian, and as a result has experience in working on cases from the CIS region. Domestically, he acts for and against banks in litigation covering a variety of banking and finance issues. Mis-selling claims and LIBOR misrepresentation cases are a particular specialism.
Strengths
Alex is one of the greatest legal minds of his generation.
He is an excellent lawyer and a pleasure to work with.
He thinks outside the box, is very hard working and thorough and anticipates any potential issues well.
Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Alexander Milner KC receives praise for his broad commercial practice, which encompasses a range of work including fraudulent misrepresentation, freezing injunctions and international arbitrations. As a fluent Russian speaker, Alexander is well placed to handle cases with cross-border elements involving Russian law.
Strengths
He is very hard-working, responsive and reliable.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
His cross-examination is brilliant. Also, the fact that he speaks and reads Russian gives him an edge.
He handles high-quality international work.
Alex is a crisp and compelling advocate who is very intellectually capable. He has a very nice manner with clients and is very approachable.
His drafting really stands out due to the beautiful style of his complex submissions.
He is absolutely phenomenal at everything he does and very easy to work with.