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Alex is a Senior Manager and Solicitor based in Fragomen’s London office with 10 years of experience in UK immigration law. As part of the Worldwide Private Client Practice, he advises clients on complex immigration matters across the private client spectrum.

Alex acts for families and high net worth individuals and assists with Global Talent applications, Tier 1 Investor and Innovator applications, family reunion cases, settlement, citizenship and applications under the EU Settlement Scheme. He also advises on citizenship and residence by investment matters across multiple jurisdictions and co-leads the firm’s UK sports immigration practice.

Alex was ranked as an “Associate to Watch” by Chambers and Partners in 2022 and 2023, and is a thought-leader within the immigration sector, regularly speaking at UK and international conferences.

Education

  • London Metropolitan University, Legal Practice Course, 2015
  • Nottingham Trent University Law School, Bar Professional Training Course, 2011
  • The University of Manchester, Bachelor of Law, 2009

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Professional accomplishments

Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Member, Law Society of England and Wales

Member, Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association

Experience

Acted for international investors and private client families seeking to relocate to the UK.

Assisted clients with complex Global Talent visa applications, with a particular focus on the tech sector.

Acted for numerous clients in complex and often late applications under the EU Settlement Scheme post Brexit.

Assisted clients with appeals or Administrative Reviews against Home Office decisions.

Publications and Lectures

Moderator, “Global Talent Visa, Demystified: Real Talk for Founders.” Oasis London, London, UK, 8 July 2025.

Quoted, “Experts Share: How Will The Global Talent Visa Help The Startup Industry?” TechRound, 1 July 2025.

Author, “Settling in the UK - Looking at Visa Routes and Tax Considerations.” Bloomberg Tax, Feb 2023.

Speaker, “Transatlantic Tax and Immigration update.” Informa Connect Cross-Border Planning Conference, Dubai, May 2022

Speaker, “Fragomen’s current Global Immigration landscape.” Investment Migration Council’s Investment Migration Forum, Brussels, June 2022.

Awards

Listed in Chambers UK High Net Worth (HNW) Individuals, 2025.

Ranked as “Associate to Watch” by Chambers and Partners HNW, 2022 in Who’s Who Legal

Awarded the Campbell Foster Prize by the Honourable Society of Middle Temple for academic achievement on the Bar Professional Training Course, 2011

Alexander’s insights

May 13, 2026 — May 16, 2026 | Meeting

2026 Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) Annual ConferenceRead more

May 13, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Post Study Visa Options in the UKRead more

April 27, 2026 | Blog post

The UK Global Talent Visa as a Flexible Residence Option for High-Net-Worth Individuals Read more
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Alexander’s insights

May 13, 2026 — May 16, 2026 | Meeting

2026 Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) Annual ConferenceRead more

May 13, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Post Study Visa Options in the UKRead more

April 27, 2026 | Blog post

The UK Global Talent Visa as a Flexible Residence Option for High-Net-Worth Individuals Read more
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Alexander’s insights

May 13, 2026 — May 16, 2026 | Meeting

2026 Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) Annual ConferenceRead more

May 13, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Post Study Visa Options in the UKRead more

April 27, 2026 | Blog post

The UK Global Talent Visa as a Flexible Residence Option for High-Net-Worth Individuals Read more
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  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

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  • English

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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 207 090 9161

F:+44 (0) 207 090 9101

Fragomen in London

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1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

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Alexander’s insights

May 13, 2026 — May 16, 2026 | Meeting

2026 Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) Annual ConferenceRead more

May 13, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Post Study Visa Options in the UKRead more

April 27, 2026 | Blog post

The UK Global Talent Visa as a Flexible Residence Option for High-Net-Worth Individuals Read more
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London EC2V 7NA

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Alexander’s insights

May 13, 2026 — May 16, 2026 | Meeting

2026 Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) Annual ConferenceRead more

May 13, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Post Study Visa Options in the UKRead more

April 27, 2026 | Blog post

The UK Global Talent Visa as a Flexible Residence Option for High-Net-Worth Individuals Read more
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London EC2V 7NA

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Alexander’s insights

May 13, 2026 — May 16, 2026 | Meeting

2026 Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) Annual ConferenceRead more

May 13, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Post Study Visa Options in the UKRead more

April 27, 2026 | Blog post

The UK Global Talent Visa as a Flexible Residence Option for High-Net-Worth Individuals Read more
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