Alexandra Carr is a solicitor specialising in commercial dispute resolution and investigations. She has a broad range of expertise with a specialist knowledge of civil and commercial fraud, regulatory investigations, contentious insolvency and advises on commercial aspects of trust litigation and family disputes.
Her practice includes cross-border work, with experience advising clients in large international disputes. Alex's clients include corporates, governing bodies and private individuals. She has an impressive understanding of full litigation and investigation processes, which includes advising on pre-litigation, commencing and defending claims, conducting internal investigations, and developing strategies for achieving settlement. She often works across teams in the firm on commercial dispute strategy.
Alexandra regularly acts for clients on breach of contract and breach of trust claims, while also advising on insolvency-related disputes and debt recovery for clients. On the business side, she advises on corporate and partnership disputes, including misfeasance, breach of duty, and director disqualification proceedings.
As an experienced civil fraud lawyer, Alex advises on fraud prevention and recovery, issuing applications and claims in England and offshore jurisdictions for civil fraud cases. This includes urgent worldwide freezing injunctions, asset tracing, and issuing applications for disclosure orders against third parties.