AlexMacpherson

Associate

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Alex Macpherson practices commercial litigation, with particular experience in complex civil fraud and asset tracing, injunctive relief, and internal investigations.

Alex's recent experience includes acting for a listed company in relation to a significant multijurisdictional fraud, advising a leading pharmaceutical company in connection with an internal investigation, and acting for a high net worth individual (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 a case before the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) courts. Alex has also served a secondment with a multinational software corporation.

Experience

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • True Capital Ltd participates in $450 million Series C financing round of ZwiftJones Day advised True Capital Ltd, in connection with its participation in the $450 million Series C financing of Zwift, Inc., an online fitness platform for cyclists and runners.
  • British Land sells 75% interest in London's West End offices for £401 millionJones Day advised The British Land Company PLC on the sale of a 75% interest in a portfolio of three buildings in London's West End to Allianz Real Estate for £401 million.
  • 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.
  • Allrise Capital leads Series A investment in IntellectoKidsJones Day represented Allrise Capital in its lead Series A investment in IntellectoKids, a rapidly growing provider of online educational solutions for kids.
  • British Land sells 25.5% stake in 26 Sainsbury's supermarkets for £102 millionJones Day represented an affiliate of The British Land Company PLC on its £102 million sale of a 25.5% stake in a UK supermarket portfolio to a 50:50 joint venture between Supermarket Income REIT PLC and British Airways pension fund.
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