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Alexander is frequently engaged to provide trusted advice on complex trust, equity, and succession issues. His guidance blends legal expertise with practical strategy, helping clients and their advisers navigate sensitive disputes and structure effective outcomes in both contentious and advisory matters.
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Alexander advises on the construction and probate of wills in both Australia and overseas jurisdictions. He is regularly engaged in contested probate proceedings and cross-border estate administration, assisting families and executors to resolve disputes involving complex, high-value, and multi-jurisdictional succession matters.
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Alexander has acted for claimants and defendants in significant Family Provision Applications. His balanced experience provides valuable insight into case strategy and negotiation, ensuring clients receive strong representation whether defending an estate or seeking provision from contested wills involving substantial family wealth.
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Alexander regularly acts in disputes involving trustees, beneficiaries, and administrators. His work includes applications for trustee removal or appointment, disclosure of trust information, and resolving allegations of breach. He brings deep knowledge of trust law to complex disputes requiring careful and decisive advocacy.
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Alexander advises and appears in disputes involving enduring powers of attorney, including capacity concerns, conflict transactions, and allegations of undue influence. He ensures vulnerable individuals are protected while providing clear, outcome-driven representation in disputes that often involve sensitive family and financial matters.
Salmon v Salmon & Ors (Supreme Court of Queensland): Acting in a dispute involving alleged an alleged constructive trust over the proceeds of a substantial multinational family business. Settled at mediation.
Ward v Ward (Supreme Court of Queensland, Brown J, 6 February 2024): Acting for the defendants in a proceeding seeking declaration of a constructive trust over rural land and other equitable claims. Approval of settlement involving a plaintiff with a litigation guardian.
Gauldie v Gauldie (Supreme Court of Queensland, Martin SJA, 14 July 2025): Acting for the executor in relation to claims brought against the estate and executor by a beneficiary, and acting in a related judicial advice application.
Acting in a complex judicial advice application involving an estate spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Wright v Australian Prudential Regulation Authority [2024] FCA 183
Acting for the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority in an application under s 126J(1)(a) of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth) to vary or revoke disqualification of trustee or responsible officer.
Advising in a confidential matter concerning superannuation complaints and the jurisdiction of the Federal Court and AFCA.
Advising SMSF trustees in relation to disputes arising between trustees.
Call Alexander on 07 3360 3360 or email amckinnon@qldbar.asn.au