Alexander Erskine

What has been the highlight of your practice over the past 12 months?

Guiding clients through difficult times with the pandemic, and otherwise providing an equivalent service notwithstanding the circumstances.

How did you get into private client?

An interest in tax law (including studying it at undergraduate level) and an enjoyment dealing with dynamic people.

What advice would you give rising stars/new lawyers in the private client world?

Listen to and understand your clients. Keep reading the legislation.

What is your favourite quote?

"Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted," Matthew, 23:12.

Do you have any outside interests or hobbies?

Tennis, kung fu, country drives, and Crystal Palace FC.

When the restaurants reopen, where would you like to go?

El Molino Restaurant, Beckenham.