Alexandra Anderson
Partner
An insurance lawyer with considerable expertise in the construction and surveyor sectors, Alexandra Anderson has a wealth of experience fighting her clients' corner when claims arise.
On the construction side, Alexandra gets involved in complex and high-value disputes involving projects in the UK and worldwide, predominantly acting for architects and engineers.Either via their insurers and upon direct instructions, Alexandra regularly gets drafted in to act for surveyors on the defence of a wide variety of claims, arising from all aspects of the typical surveying practice, from survey and valuation to property management and receiverships.
Alexandra is a regular speaker and author on a wide range of industry topics. She co-edits Hogarth's 'Insurance for the Construction Industry' and was involved in the last 3 revisions to the RICS's minimum terms. She sits on the Market Liaison Group and works with RICS on a variety of risk management and education issues.
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"Alexandra is a class act. She knows her area so well and is very well respected in the industry - she is just a superlative partner to work with." - Chambers UK 2024
"Alexandra Anderson is a powerhouse. Her work rate, availability, legal and industry knowledge is second to none. She is a lawyer that you would want on your side." - Legal 500 UK 2023
Ranked – Chambers UK 2022
Alexandra Anderson is noted for her representation of construction companies, contractors, architects and engineers, as well as their insurers, in cases alleging negligence in design and construction. - Chambers UK 2022
"Alexandra Anderson is a very good, very strategic lawyer." - Chambers UK 2022
Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2022
Named as a Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer every year since 2018.
"Alexandra Anderson is “a delight to work with” and wins high praise from sources, one of whom notes, “I am able to settle at mediation whenever I have worked with her." - Who's Who Legal: Professional Negligence 2020
Alexandra Anderson is noted for her representation of construction companies, contractors, architects and engineers, as well as their insurers, in cases alleging negligence in design and construction. - Chambers UK 2021
"She is a pragmatic and forthright lawyer." - Chambers UK 2021
She comes highly praised by clients, with one calling her "one of the best litigators in the City because of her rock-solid strategic advice." She is also praised for her "phenomenal work ethic and approach." - Chambers UK 2019
"Outstanding." - The Legal 500 UK 2016
"Very experienced." - The Legal 500 UK 2015
Recommended - The Legal 500 2015
Alexandra Anderson is "brilliant." - The Legal 500 2014