Alex Askew – Partner
Background
Alex trained and qualified at Jackson Parton and in September 2016 became a partner at the firm.
Area of practice
Alex specialises in all forms of dispute resolution with a sector focus on shipping, commodities and international trade. He acts for a broad range of international clients, including shipowners, charterers, P&I Clubs, insurers, freight forwarders, commodity traders and foreign law firms, in litigation and arbitration (including LMAA, LCIA, GAFTA, FOSFA, RSA and SA).
His recent work spans both wet and dry shipping and trade disputes, including unsafe port and berth claims, unseaworthiness allegations, off-hire and performance disputes, demurrage and detention, cargo claims, bill of lading issues, and disputes arising in contractual chains under sale of goods and commodity contracts. Acting for parties on both the owner and chartering sides, as well as on the underlying commodity transactions, he brings a strong commercial understanding of carriage of goods by sea and the wider trade chain, enabling him to advise with the bigger picture firmly in view. Alongside his contentious practice, he regularly assists clients with contract drafting, including charterparties and commodity contracts, as well as house bills of lading and warehouse agreement terms. He also has experience in marine insurance and superyachts.
Alex has been recognised by Legal 500 as a “Next Generation Partner” and a “Leading Partner”.
Testimonials
Legal500: “Alexander Askew understands his clients' businesses and markets inside-out and his advice is always on-point, clear and readily applicable. He quickly grasps complex commercial issues, and his instinct has always been right.”
Legal500: “Alexander Askew is a bright, clear thinker who is clearly going places.”
Legal500: “Alex Askew - very hands on, offering succinct and excellent advice. Very good technical advice and extremely good value.”
Legal500: “Alex Askew has a in-depth knowledge of our business, offers precise and clear advice (including an honest assessment of the strength of a case). Quick turnaround of questions. Creative in finding solutions.”
Legal500: “I worked with partners Alex Askew and Andrew Patrinos, very professional and dedicated solicitors. They have exclusive and deep expertise of international law and a truly client-oriented approach. It is very easy to find a common language with them and I can trust their advice, their expertise is beyond any doubt.”
Languages and Interests
A-level French. Enjoys Skiing and Sailing.
a.askew@jacksonparton.com
+44 (0) 7823 440615