AlexMacpherson

Associate

Londres + 44.20.7039.5339

Alex Macpherson practices civil litigation, primarily advising corporates and individuals in relation to complex civil fraud and asset tracing proceedings, judgment enforcement, and injunctive relief. Alex also advises corporate clients on conducting internal investigations.

Alex's recent experience includes: advising a listed company in relation to multijurisdictional recovery proceedings instigated in response to a significant fraud; advising a listed company in a cross-border internal investigation; advising a Middle Eastern bank on the enforcement of a foreign judgment; and acting for high net worth individuals (HNWI) in High Court fraud proceedings.

Prior to joining Jones Day's London Office, Alex spent time in the Firm's Dubai Office where he worked on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations, international arbitrations, and proceedings before the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) courts. Alex has also served a secondment with a multinational software corporation.

Alex is a member of the Young Fraud Lawyers Association.

Experiencia

  • Heda Airlines Limited defeats claim arising out of interpretation of English law governed loan agreementJones Day advised Heda Airlines Limited in relation to a claim brought by a lender under an English law governed loan agreement.
  • UK listed company conducts multijurisdictional investigation into allegations of bribery and tax evasionJones Day conducts internal investigation for a publicly listed company in relation to potential Bribery Act 2010 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 offences alleged to have been perpetrated by employees of foreign subsidiary.
  • Publicly listed company pursues claims relating to multi-jurisdictional fraud arising from AsiaJones Day is acting for a large publicly listed company in relation to a significant multi-jurisdictional fraud arising out of one of its manufacturing plants in Asia.
  • Pharmaceutical company seeks advice relating to internal multijurisdictional investigationJones Day advises a leading regulated pharmaceutical company in connection with an internal multi-jurisdictional investigation into the adequacy of the company's corporate culture, whistle-blowing mechanisms, and regulatory reporting procedures, which included examination of the company's SOPs and the successful carrying out of all relevant interviews remotely due to COVID-19.
  • Joint administrators of The Raphael Medical Centre Limited (in administration) and Glenside Manor Healthcare Services Limited complete pre-pack sale of companies' businesses and assetsJones Day advised Colin Hardman and Kevin Ley of Smith & Williamson in their capacity as joint administrators of The Raphael Medical Centre Limited (in administration) and Glenside Manor Healthcare Services Limited (in administration) in connection with the pre-pack sale of the companies' businesses and assets.
  • Joint administrators of Onwatchmultifire Limited (in administration) complete pre-pack sale of company's businesses and assetsJones Day advised Anthony Wright and Phillip Armstrong of FRP Advisory in their capacity as joint administrators of Onwatchmultifire (UK) Limited in connection with the pre-pack sale of the company's security services and fire protection businesses.
  • Middle-East construction company assists in enforcement of first demand bank guaranteeJones Day assisted a major Middle-East construction company in emergency court proceedings for the enforcement of a first demand bank guarantee issued by a leading Italian bank in favor of the key contractor.