Alex handles professional negligence claims, chiefly in the construction sector, including claims against engineers, architects, design and build contractors and surveyors.
Alex also advises clients on insurance coverage matters such as policy response and declinature, aggregation and the pursuit of subrogated claims.
Alex is recognised by clients for his technical ability, innovation, clarity and pragmatism.
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Alex was extremely professional and punctual, and made me feel at ease in a very stressful situation, handling the situation conscientiously and with a great deal of knowledge-backed experience.
Chambers and Partners, 2027 -
Alex is always willing to get into the technical detail of a claim and discuss matters, seeking to find the best resolution for the client.
Chambers and Partners, 2027 -
Alex Marler understood the objective and put a clear and concise plan in place to achieve the desired outcome.
Chambers and Partners, 2027 -
Alex Marler is deeply expert in insurance but never complacent – he interrogates the advice with genuine intellectual curiosity. His instinct is always to test the analysis, not just accept it, which adds real value. Clients benefit from a second layer of assurance that nothing has been missed.
Legal 500, 2026 -
Alex Marler is a standout individual. His level of legal knowledge and enquiring approach go far beyond any solicitor practicing in insurance disputes that I have experienced. He is always coming up with creative ideas.
Legal 500 2026
