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Alexander Campbell

Barrister, Cornerstone Barristers
Alex is a skilful and experienced barrister whose practice primarily spans issues of public law and property law. Alex’s experience of complex public law issues including human rights, equality issues makes him extremely well-placed to assist clients in litigation across the many fields of law in which these issues arise.

Alex has been praised by judges as an 'excellent’ advocate, for his ‘forensic precision’ in approaching cases and has been described as ‘an expert’ in his fields of practice. He is well-liked by clients for his approachable manner and for his ability to bring clarity to complex cases. He is ranked in Chambers and Partners 2018 and is described as a ‘rising junior with a growing reputation’.

Alex was called to the Bar after an exceptionally strong academic background. Alex holds a law degree from Trinity College, Cambridge and was awarded multiple prizes for his academic performance whilst there. He holds a Master’s degree in French Law from France’s most prestigious law school, l’Université de Paris II – Panthéon-Assas, and a Master’s degree with distinction in public law and human rights from University College London. Alex has been the recipient of a prestigious Pegasus Scholarship under which he spent time working as a barrister in Paris.

Alex writes regularly in legal publications in his areas of practice online, in journals and books.
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Judicial deference and the margin of appreciation
Judicial deference and the margin of appreciation
Practice notes

This Practice Note considers the doctrines of judicial deference and the margin of appreciation in the context of human rights law. Judicial deference (the weight given to the views of Parliament and executive as to proportionality of the interference), and the margin of appreciation (the leeway enjoyed by States to evaluate local needs and conditions impacting on implementing human rights), assist in determining whether a decision on point in a case constitutes a proportionate interference with one or more Convention rights within the competence of the legislature or executive.

Public authorities under the Human Rights Act 1998
Public authorities under the Human Rights Act 1998
Practice notes

Under the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998) public authorities are required act in a way that is compatible with Convention rights. Whether a body is a public authority for the purposes of the HRA 1998 can be determined on whether they are a core or non-core public authority. This Practice Note outlines the case law for both core and non-core public authorities and circumstances to take into account.

Status of Strasbourg case law
Status of Strasbourg case law
Practice notes

This Practice Note considers the law around whether the decisions in cases taken to Strasbourg are binding on the UK. It outlines how the Human Rights Act 1998 gives effect to Convention rights and the extent of the mirror principle.

Judges of the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (UT) can sit as County Court Judges. If a telecoms operator is required to renew their agreement via the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA 1954) process, but they wish to have a UT judge, who is familiar with Code operators, hear the LTA 1954 renewal case with their ‘County Court’ hat on, what are the practicalities of issuing LTA 1954 proceedings in the County Court but requesting that a UT judge deals with the case? Is prior permission required?
Judges of the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) (UT) can sit as County Court Judges. If a telecoms operator is required to renew their agreement via the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA 1954) process, but they wish to have a UT judge, who is familiar with Code operators, hear the LTA 1954 renewal case with their ‘County Court’ hat on, what are the practicalities of issuing LTA 1954 proceedings in the County Court but requesting that a UT judge deals with the case? Is prior permission required?
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Part of a large plot of land was transferred to a purchaser in 1998. The seller retained the rest of the land. The conveyance is silent on responsibility for maintaining the fence separating the two parcels of land. Who is responsible?
Part of a large plot of land was transferred to a purchaser in 1998. The seller retained the rest of the land. The conveyance is silent on responsibility for maintaining the fence separating the two parcels of land. Who is responsible?
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Person (A) owns a property in which they live in. Person (B) comes to live at the property as a lodger (although there is no written lodger agreement). Person (A) gets taken into care and is no longer fit/has capacity to manage their estate. Person (B) continues to live at the property for an extended period of time (five plus years) and continues to pay rent to the estate, which is now being managed under a deputyship. Is Person (B) still a lodger or was the event of Person (A) leaving the property and no longer living there cause Person (B) to become a protected tenant?
Person (A) owns a property in which they live in. Person (B) comes to live at the property as a lodger (although there is no written lodger agreement). Person (A) gets taken into care and is no longer fit/has capacity to manage their estate. Person (B) continues to live at the property for an extended period of time (five plus years) and continues to pay rent to the estate, which is now being managed under a deputyship. Is Person (B) still a lodger or was the event of Person (A) leaving the property and no longer living there cause Person (B) to become a protected tenant?
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Qualifying lessees in a block of flats were served with a section 5 notice under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. A section 6 notice was served, a company set up and the freehold has been transferred to the nominated company. Is it necessary to serve a notice under section 3A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985?
Qualifying lessees in a block of flats were served with a section 5 notice under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. A section 6 notice was served, a company set up and the freehold has been transferred to the nominated company. Is it necessary to serve a notice under section 3A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985?
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Section 9P of the Local Government Act 2000 states what a local authority constitution must contain, including standing orders. Is there any further legislation or interpretation which would suggest that this includes contract standing orders?
Section 9P of the Local Government Act 2000 states what a local authority constitution must contain, including standing orders. Is there any further legislation or interpretation which would suggest that this includes contract standing orders?
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Should a landlord have any concerns about a proposed guarantee of an assured shorthold tenancy where the guarantor is an elderly and ill individual who has signed the guarantee at the request of their child? Does the landlord have any obligation to the proposed guarantor?
Should a landlord have any concerns about a proposed guarantee of an assured shorthold tenancy where the guarantor is an elderly and ill individual who has signed the guarantee at the request of their child? Does the landlord have any obligation to the proposed guarantor?
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The branches of trees planted on property X overhang property Y. Can the owner of property Y require the owner of property X to cut the overhanging branches?
The branches of trees planted on property X overhang property Y. Can the owner of property Y require the owner of property X to cut the overhanging branches?
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The landlord of a residential garage has served a section 146 notice on the tenant. The garage is unoccupied. Can the landlord peaceably re-enter or must they obtain a court order?
The landlord of a residential garage has served a section 146 notice on the tenant. The garage is unoccupied. Can the landlord peaceably re-enter or must they obtain a court order?
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The secure tenant’s daughter has a civil partnership with a man and wants to include both on their right to buy application. Can they both be included as family members for the purposes of the right to buy? What constitutes a family member for eligibility purposes for the right to buy?
The secure tenant’s daughter has a civil partnership with a man and wants to include both on their right to buy application. Can they both be included as family members for the purposes of the right to buy? What constitutes a family member for eligibility purposes for the right to buy?
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There are four flats in a building. Two are owned by one person (A) and the other two each have separate owners, ie three owners in total. Is A entitled to serve a claim notice and be the only member of the right to manage company?
There are four flats in a building. Two are owned by one person (A) and the other two each have separate owners, ie three owners in total. Is A entitled to serve a claim notice and be the only member of the right to manage company?
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Under paragraph 2(1)(b) of Schedule 6 to the Housing Act 1985, right to buy conveyances and leases shall have ‘rights to the access of light and air to a building or part of a building’. Does access to light have the same meaning as and constitute a right to light?
Under paragraph 2(1)(b) of Schedule 6 to the Housing Act 1985, right to buy conveyances and leases shall have ‘rights to the access of light and air to a building or part of a building’. Does access to light have the same meaning as and constitute a right to light?
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Under the Housing Act 1985 (HA 1985) when a tenant exercises their right to buy, does the garden form part of the dwelling house or does it form part of 'Land let' under HA 1985, s 184?
Under the Housing Act 1985 (HA 1985) when a tenant exercises their right to buy, does the garden form part of the dwelling house or does it form part of 'Land let' under HA 1985, s 184?
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Under the new Electronic Communications Code, following contractual expiry of a (Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 excluded) telecoms lease, would landlord break clauses have to be exercised in addition to serving an 18-month notice under Part 5?
Under the new Electronic Communications Code, following contractual expiry of a (Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 excluded) telecoms lease, would landlord break clauses have to be exercised in addition to serving an 18-month notice under Part 5?
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Under what circumstances can councillors be found in breach of the code of conduct with regards to using their personal social media accounts? Could they be deemed to be giving the impression they were acting as a councillor?
Under what circumstances can councillors be found in breach of the code of conduct with regards to using their personal social media accounts? Could they be deemed to be giving the impression they were acting as a councillor?
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What are the key considerations when valuing a contract for the purpose of the financial thresholds under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015? For instance, would a managed service contract be valued by reference to the sum to be paid to the contractor for managing the service, or the whole sum to be paid in connection with the contract (the vast majority of which would not be retained by the contractor)?
What are the key considerations when valuing a contract for the purpose of the financial thresholds under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015? For instance, would a managed service contract be valued by reference to the sum to be paid to the contractor for managing the service, or the whole sum to be paid in connection with the contract (the vast majority of which would not be retained by the contractor)?
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What are the tenant’s options in circumstances where the tenant has issued proceedings in uncontested lease renewal proceedings under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, has not yet served those proceedings, but now wants to vacate the premises at the earliest opportunity?
What are the tenant’s options in circumstances where the tenant has issued proceedings in uncontested lease renewal proceedings under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, has not yet served those proceedings, but now wants to vacate the premises at the earliest opportunity?
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What duties does a local authority have to investigate when it receives a request to assign secure tenancy from an individual going into residential care that the authority suspects lacks capacity?
What duties does a local authority have to investigate when it receives a request to assign secure tenancy from an individual going into residential care that the authority suspects lacks capacity?
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Practice Areas

Panels

  • Case Analysis Panel
  • Consulting Editorial Board
  • Contributing Author
  • Q&A Panel

Qualified Year

  • 2010

Membership

  • Constitutional and Administrative Law Bar Association
  • Social Housing Law Association
  • Property Bar Association
  • Franco-British Lawyers Society
  • Lesbian and Gay Lawyers Association
  • Bar Lesbian and Gay Group

Education

  • LLM (Public Law and Human Rights) (with Distinction) University College London
  • MA in Law Trinity College, Cambridge
  • Matrise en droit (Masters degree in French law) Universit de Paris II Panthon-Assas
  • Bar Vocational Course
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