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Alexandra Whiston-Dew

Alexandra Whiston-Dew

High Net Worth 2026

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About

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High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Alexandra is a Partner at Mishcon de Reya, specialising in high-value, reputationally significant disputes, many of which have cross-border elements. A trusted advisor to a wide range of clients including international ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, their businesses and family offices, guiding them through complex and highly sensitive matters spanning both personal and business disputes.

Alexandra serves on the Advisory Board of Queen Mary's Legal Advice Centre and leads Mishcon de Reya's involvement in the SPITE project, a pro bono partnership with the University that advises victims of online abuse.

Career

Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP

Managing Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP

Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP

Legal Assistant, Mishcon de Reya

Business Development & Events Director, Brand Distillery

Lincolns Inn, Called to the Bar November 2011

BPP, BVC 2011

BPP, GDL 2009

University of Edinburgh, MA (Hons) Philosophy & Theology

Experience

Taking legal action on behalf of a multimillionaire who was having difficulty obtaining a bank account due to false information and incorrect categorisation as a Politically Exposed Person ("PEP")

Attaining a public and private apology and payment of legal costs for Agroherni Group, a well-known food producer, who came under attack by a Channel 4 and Daily Mail documentary that made false allegations concerning the organisation's treatment of their staff.

Assisting an 80 year old British business man facing extradition charges from Greek authorities with his appeal against his convictions of fraud.

Assisting the owning body of a successful football club to rebuild their reputation following ongoing scrutiny and defamation from the local supporters and media.

Acting on behalf of a multi-million-pound oil broker who was caught in a scandal making false and serious allegations which were damaging to the client's reputation and prevented them from being able to pursue various commercial endeavours.

Advising companies and high net worth individuals in reputation crisis on immediate and long term legal action.

Key sectors

Family Offices and High Net Worth

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Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net Worth - UK-wide

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Alexandra Whiston-Dew regularly advises high net worth individuals on UK and international reputation management matters.

Strengths

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  • Alexandra Whiston-Dew really gets to the heart of issues. She sees the crux of the matter, and is able to zero in and lead the team to the best outcomes.

    Defamation/Reputation Management: High Net WorthChambers High Net Worth
  • Alexandra sees the whole picture. She advises fearlessly and is extremely bright and hard-working.

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