Alexander advises energy and natural resources companies and commodity trading companies on both contentious and non-contentious matters in relation to the trading and transportation of bulk commodities. A significant part of his practice is early dispute management and the provision of on-going advice in relation to the performance of long-term contracts.

Alexander also advises shipowners and ship operators in relation to the transportation of bulk commodities, vessel sharing arrangements, pooling agreements and the sale and purchase of ships and shipyards on shipbuilding and offshore matters.

Alexander has extensive experience of international arbitrations, including arbitrations in ICC, LCIA, LMAA, GAFTA and FOSFA. In addition, Alexander advises clients on disputes before the English High Court.

Alexander regularly speaks at seminars and provides training for clients on English law issues. He has contributed a chapter on the use of “certificate final” clauses in international trade to “Maritime Law Evolving” (2013).

Before qualifying as a solicitor Alexander was a lecturer in maritime law at the University of Southampton, specialising in international trade law and commercial conflict of laws.