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Alex
Jones

Director

Construction & Engineering

+44 (0)785 241 4588

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Alex Jones

Alex
Jones

Director

Construction & Engineering

+44 (0)785 241 4588

Email Alex Jones

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Alex always goes above and beyond, and I can’t find any faults whatsoever in any legal work carried out by Alex and Walker Morris.

Legal500

Alex is a Director in the Construction & Engineering team, advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters. He has extensive experience across the full lifecycle of construction projects, and works with a diverse client base, from SME developers to major UK blue-chip operators, offering tailored practical legal support that aligns with their commercial goals.

Alex’s core areas of expertise includes the accommodation sector providing legal support across Build-to-Rent, Purpose Built Student Accommodation and hospitality schemes, as well as having extensive experience supporting clients in the retail, logistics and education sectors.

Alex’s strength lies in combining deep sector knowledge with a strategic understanding of both transactional and contentious issues. This dual perspective enables him to deliver commercially astute advice that protects clients’ interests while supporting their growth. Alex has advised clients including Starwood Group, Jet2.com, Homes England, Paragon Property, Next, Starbucks, Mamas & Papas, Caddick, Kier Group, and Unite.

Alex specialises in:
Construction & Engineering, Building Safety Act, Logistics, Retail, Sports Law, Commercial Developers, Logistics, Manufacturing, Residential Builders & Operators, Retailers & Leisure Providers, Sports Clubs & Clients
Experience

Unite Group Plc: Advising on multiple new-build student accommodation schemes across England, including Unite's landmark 952-bed property at Meridian Square, East London and its 511 bed Kennington Lane development.

Starwood Group: Acting on construction aspects of refinancing for an eight-hotel Edwardian portfolio.

Paragon Property: Supporting delivery of 1,000+ residential units across multiple locations across the UK including an Office-to-residential conversion of 241 units in Newcastle, a £55m scheme delivering 158 apartments with resident amenities in Sheffield and a 155-unit residential scheme targeting young professionals in Manchester (Ancoats Gardens).

Next: Advising on £35m logistics centre expansion in Rotherham, including contractor insolvency and re-procurement strategy advice.

Homes England: Drafting bespoke Development Management Agreement for £43m JV at Burtree Garden Village (2,000 homes across 307 acres).

Kier Property: Construction legal support for £350m regeneration partnership with Mole Valley District Council.

Languages:

  • English

Awards:

  • Real Estate Firm of the Year’ – Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2025
  • ‘Real Estate Leading Associate of the Year’ at the 2025 Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards.
  • Leading Associate for Construction & Engineer – Legal 500 for 2025 and 2026
  • Key Lawyer for Education – Legal 500, 2024, 2025 & 2026

I worked primarily with Alex Jones and I would recommend him without hesitation or reservation. Knowledge is key, and his interpretation in legal terms for our difficult situations always gives us confidence when we are dealing with delicate situations that could cause significant financial issues to the trust.

Legal500

…exceptionally diligent and pragmatic work and solutions… Alex has brilliant technical skills, and his understanding of the industry allows our business to make commercial decisions based on strong knowledge

…extremely professional, commercially minded and knowledgeable. In any legal practice I haven’t come across better lawyers, they go above and beyond to get the right outcome for their clients, and nothing is too much trouble for them. I wouldn’t use anyone else on our construction projects

Alex Jones is a rising star, definitely one to watch in the future. He has the ability to take highly complex matters and explain them in a simple manner …. Would highly recommend

Alex always goes above and beyond, and I can’t find any faults whatsoever in any legal work carried out by Alex and Walker Morris.

Legal500