About
Alex joined Coram as a tenant in October 2025 after successfully completing her pupillage under the supervision of Nicholas O’Brien, Sophie Hill and Kyle Squire.
Alex’s practice spans across all areas of family law. She has appeared in both public and private law children cases, financial remedies proceedings, and Family Law Act applications. Alex has also assisted in cases in the Court of Protection. During pupillage, Alex appeared unled in the High Court.
Alex is skilled at representing vulnerable clients, having previously worked as a support worker to adults with learning disabilities and as a legal advisor to asylum seekers in Greece. She is frequently instructed in cases concerning serious allegations of domestic abuse and coercive control. She is known for her ability to build rapport and represent clients with sensitivity and compassion.
Prior to joining Coram, Alex worked as a Judicial Assistant to Sir Jonathan Cohen and Mr Justice MacDonald in the Family Division of the High Court. She additionally worked as a paralegal in the family department at a busy London-based legal aid firm, primarily assisting to represent CAFCASS Guardians in both care proceedings and 16.4 private law cases.
Alex regularly contributes to Family Law Week and Family Law Journal to share insights on family law.
Practice Areas
Alternative Families
Private Law Children
Public Law Children
Court of Protection
Finance and Private Client
Human Rights
International Family Law
Local Authority
Education and Professional Memberships
Education
• Bar Practice Training Course, Inns of Court College of Advocacy (2021-2022)
• MA (Cantab) Law, University of Cambridge (2016-2019)
Professional Memberships
• The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
• Family Law Bar Association
• Court of Protection Bar Association
Scholarships and Awards
• Civil Litigation Silver Award, Inns of Court College of Advocacy (2022)
• Major Scholarship, Inner Temple (2021)
• Newnham College Kemp Grant (2020)
• International Academy of Family Lawyers Travel Studentship (2018)
Articles
Appointment of intermediaries in family proceedings: incredibly rare, or when it’s fair?
LexisNexis Family Law Journal, August 2025
Observations on the express financial remedy procedure pilot scheme (PD36ZH)
Family Law Week, April 2025
Post-adoption contact – is a sea change on the horizon?
Family Law Week. Published: 31st January 2025
Testimonials
“Alex was exceptionally professional and calm throughout and made a difficult day much easier for me. It made such a difference.” – Client
“Alex’s advocacy was amazing! Her insight and support got me through the hearing.” – Client
“Alex was amazing! She handled the client very well and handled the Judge very well too. She got to grips with the case very quickly and we got everything that we were seeking from the Judge.” – Solicitor
