Bio
Alex Wrixon is a principal associate in the Commercial Litigation group, based in London. He has a broad commercial litigation practice, as well as a particular focus on both contentious and non-contentious insurance matters and advising in relation to litigation funding.
Alex represents a broad range of clients, based in both the UK and internationally, including private individuals, SMEs and multinational corporations, across a wide range of sectors, including insurance, real estate, rail, energy and electronics. Alex is a member of the Gowling WLG Switzerland desk, having had previous experience living and working in the country.
Benefiting from a previous career as a facultative reinsurance broker, Alex is well versed in the placement of commercial insurance and the often numerous different relationships that it necessitates.
Alex also acts for clients in relation to litigation funding, advising both funders and prospective claimants on all aspects of funding documentation, including the negotiation of appropriate ATE insurance cover.
Alex tries to bridge the gap between the legal aspects of a dispute and the day-today commercial realities of clients' businesses, with a view to resolving disputes in the most timely and cost-efficient manner, whether through litigation, arbitration, expert determination or ADR.
In the event that formal proceedings are required, Alex has considerable experience in supporting clients throughout the process, whether before the English Courts, international arbitral tribunals or expert determination to secure their desired objective.