Alec is a Barrister at Magdalen Chambers in Exeter, with a legal background spanning employed practice, independent consultancy, and self-employed court advocacy. He began his legal career at a Plymouth-based law firm specialising in personal injury, where he trained and qualified as a CILEX Lawyer. He later worked as a self-employed consultant for two separate law firms, providing advocacy and litigation support across a broad range of civil matters.

In 2021, Alec was granted CILEX practice rights, including independent rights to conduct litigation and rights of audience in the county court. He went on to practise as a county court advocate, appearing regularly in open court hearings such as fast-track trials, disposal hearings, and county court appeals. Alongside his advocacy work, Alec developed a substantial drafting and advisory practice, advising on quantum and preparing pleadings and other court documents.

In 2023, Alec was authorised by the Bar Standards Board to establish a single-person BSB-regulated law firm (AJH Advocacy Limited), focused on the provision of county court advocacy for other law firms.

In 2025, Alec became the first CILEX lawyer to obtain Higher Rights of Audience in civil proceedings after successfully completing the University of Law’s Higher Rights of Audience assessment. He subsequently transferred to the Bar and was called in July 2025 at Lincoln’s Inn. He was then granted a full pupillage dispensation by the BSB and joined Magdalen Chambers.

With over ten years of litigation experience, Alec specialises in personal injury cases (RTA/EL/PL/OL) and civil costs issues, especially fixed recoverable costs and disbursement disputes.

For instructions on matters on or after 12th January 2026, please contact Magdalen Chambers via clerks@magdalenchambers.co.uk or by telephone on 01392 285 200.