Alexander Rayner is an associate in the Arbitration and Litigation Practice Group in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.
Alexander focuses primarily on international arbitration and commercial litigation, where he represents a range of clients in both institutional and ad hoc dispute resolution processes. Alexander also advises clients on white-collar, corporate crime and regulatory matters, including assisting clients with M&A transactions, internal investigations and the implementation of compliance programmes.
Experience
Representative Matters
International Arbitration and Litigation
Representing a leading global logistics company in a number of ICC, ICSID and Lebanese arbitration and mediation proceedings, as well as a number of court and regulatory proceedings in various jurisdictions, in relation to multiple shareholder and finance disputes and an investment treaty claim.
Representing a Western European services company in ad hoc UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings against a South American state in connection with economic measures targeting the investor’s customs infrastructure investment.
Advising a Central European bank with respect to an investment treaty claim against a Middle Eastern state in relation to the state’s discriminatory treatment of its investment in the financial sector.
Representing a global electronics company with respect to global patent infringement FRAND litigation strategy, including court proceedings in the UK and France.
Advising a Middle Eastern investor with respect to a multi-forum shareholder dispute relating to a joint venture telecommunications project in Myanmar, including Singapore court proceedings and a SIAC arbitration.
Advising a global software company in relation to a warranty dispute arising out of a corporate acquisition.
Representing a real estate investment fund with respect to a dispute with a global hotel chain relating to restrictive covenants in a property management agreement.
Advising a multinational pharmaceutical company with respect to global arbitration strategy relating to a damages claim pursuant to a suite of global product supply agreements.
Advising multiple clients, including a listed biopharmaceutical company and a high net worth individual, in respect of Hague Evidence Convention applications to the English court for assistance with US proceedings.
White Collar, Government and Regulatory
Advising corporate and private equity clients across a range of sectors on the design and implementation of compliance programmes in relation to all aspects of anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering and financial sanctions compliance.
Advising a range of clients, including a leading international banking group and a listed European medical devices manufacturer and distributor, with respect to internal and external regulatory investigations.
Advising corporates and private equity sponsors in relation to ABC, AML and financial sanctions related matters in the context or M&A activities, including:
Representing Blackstone on the recommended £4.77 billion cash offer for Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in location-based, family entertainment.
Representing BC Partners on its £2 billion investment in Advanced, a provider of business software solutions.
Advising GIC on the €950 million buyout acquisition of a pan-European logistics platform from Apollo.
Advising a leading private equity sponsor in respect of a US$100 million investment in a joint venture with a global energy trading company.
Advising a leading private equity sponsor in respect of a proposed US$120 million investment in the healthcare industry in Asia.
Advising a leading private equity sponsor in respect of an £200m investment in a European specialty product manufacturer.
Prior Experience
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, London
Trainee Solicitor, 2016–2018
More
Thought Leadership
Publications
“When can a company's shareholders and creditors claim against third parties? Reflective loss following the Supreme Court's decision in Marex,” Corporate Rescue and Insolvency, October 2020, Co-authors Kate Stephenson and Harkiran Hothi
“Great Station Properties v UMS Holding Limited: a continuation of the English courts’ pro arbitration approach,” Practical Law Arbitration Blog, February 2018, Co-author Chiraag Shah
Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
2018, Admitted to Practice as a Solicitor of England and Wales
Education
The University of Law, London BloomsburyM.Sc., Law, Business and Management2016
Distinction
Hughes Hall, University of CambridgeGraduate Diploma in Economics2014
University of BirminghamGraduate Diploma in Law2013
London School of Economics and Political ScienceB.Sc., Economic History with EconomicsFirst Class Honours2012
