Nationally recognised law firm Buckles has strengthened its Dispute Resolution teams with the arrival of Alex Payne, a specialist in all aspects of property disputes and landlord and tenant issues, who joins from Knights in Bristol.
He joins a growing team as Head of the Property Litigation Department in Buckles’ Bristol office, where he will lead on litigation and dispute resolution through the Courts, Property Tribunal, Mediation and Arbitration.
James Maxey, Head of Commercial Group Operations at Buckles, commented: “Alex is a great fit for our business and joins at a time when we are seeking to bolster the range and depth of legal services delivered from each of our seven offices.
“As a member of the firm’s senior team, it is personally very satisfying when our strategic planning and long-term ambition delivers the growth and success that ensures we can attract talented legal professionals of his calibre.
“I’m confident that our increasingly busy practice will benefit from his extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of dispute resolution involving commercial property and will give critical support to clients who are active in this area over the years to come.
“The growing reputation of our Dispute Resolution team makes it important we recruit experienced individuals such as Alex, who can hit the ground running and immediately take the pressure of an increasing and complicated workload.”
Dispute Resolution partner Alex Payne, said of his appointment: “Buckles has a growing reputation nationally and the opening of their office in Bristol provided me the perfect opportunity to take my career to the next level and leverage my contacts across the region and nationally.
“The success Buckles has reported over recent years put the firm on my radar and I recognise now is a great time to be joining such a dynamic firm, with a clear growth strategy that is designed to attract new clients at a local, regional and national level.
“I’m confident my experience dealing with all types of contentious property and land issues such as landlord and tenant disputes, dilapidation issues, lease and service charge disputes and professional negligence claims against property professionals, will keep me and my team busy.
“As head of the team in Bristol, I recognise the need to nurture the talent we have in the team, to help prepare for the expected workload increase as we attract new clients and improve the service we deliver across the firm.
Maxey concludes: “Alex’s arrival helps prepare us for a complex landscape, shaped by economic uncertainty, ESG pressures and evolving lease structures. Our expertise in ADR, regulatory compliance and innovative dispute resolution strategies ensures we are well-positioned to meet our clients demands as they navigate these challenges.”
