Alexander Polley KC

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 4

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

13 Years Ranked

Band 6

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

15 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Alexander Polley KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Alex Polley practises in the field of commercial litigation and arbitration, including banking, civil fraud, professional negligence and general commercial disputes. Recent and current cases include: Fiesta v Deutsche Bank (alleged derivatives mis-selling); Aabar v Glencore (FSMA section 90 and 90A claims); NMC v EY (alleged audit negligence); Tactus v Jordan [2024] EWHC 399 (Comm) (reverse summary judgment on deceit and conspiracy claims following share sale); Contra v Bamford [2023] EWCA Civ 374 (reverse summary judgment on contract claim); Caledonian Maritime v HCCI [2022] EWHC 164 (Ch) (reverse summary judgment on rectification claim); LA Micro v LA Micro [2022] 1 WLR 336 (equitable remedies and estoppel); PCP v Barclays [2021] EWHC 307 (Comm) (alleged deceit by bank in relation to capital raising); and Flowgroup v Co-Op [2021] Bus LR 755 (challenge to expert determination).

Career

King’s College, Taunton; Merton College, Oxford (2001 BA Ancient & Modern History First Class; 2003 MPhil Roman History; 2006 MA); Oxford Brookes University (2004 CPE/GDL Distinction).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Alexander Polley KC has a reputation for being an exemplary technician. His practice in banking and finance matters often overlaps with his wider expertise in civil fraud and professional negligence. He is noted for acting in particularly high-value cases that often involve cross-border elements, and is an expert in matters concerning misrepresentations, bribery allegations and ISDA-related matters. His clients include national and international banks and corporations.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

Band 6

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Alexander is incredibly quick at getting up to speed and digesting material. He is unbelievably responsive and very user-friendly and engaged.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

Alexander has a brilliant work ethic and brilliant turnaround of documents. He provides clear and commercial advice.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK-Bar

Technically excellent, very commercially minded and a stand-out due to his superior client service.