Alexander Hutton

Year of call: 1992

Specialist areas: clinical negligence, regulatory & disciplinary, costs and professional negligence.

Education: BSc University of Bristol (1990) – First Class Honours Degree in Politics; University of Westminster (CPE); Inns of Court School of Law (BVC - Very Competent).

Appointments: Assessor in High Court costs appeals 1999 onwards; Junior Counsel to the Crown (B Panel) 1999-2005

• Gloucestershire County Council v Evans [2008] EWCA Civ 21: the lawfulness of a discounted CFA with a success fee calculated as a percentage of the full base costs figure.
• Jenkins v Young Bros Transport [2006] 1 WLR 3189: the lawfulness of assigning a CFA between solicitors.

Publications and lectures

• Lecturing at CFA Conference 2008 (May 2008)

"A bright future is predicted for Alexander Hutton. Hutton is expected to go from strength to strength, as he is 'bright, hard-working and extremely knowledgeable.' Sources comment that 'with him, a first-class job is guaranteed'." Chambers UK 2010 

"Alexander Hutton maintains ‘an outstanding reputation‘ for his representations in the Court of Appeal." Legal 500 2009

"Alexander Hutton is often touted as the best junior in the costs domain. Characterised by one client as 'a gentleman barrister,' his manner is 'friendly yet combative,' and he always presents himself as 'utterly calm and unperturbed'." Chambers UK 2009

“Alex Hutton whom clients believe “has no weaknesses” making him “a great advocate who will rise to the very top” Clinical Negligence - Legal 500 2007