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Alex Dillistone

Partner, Head of Parliamentary, Planning & Public Law, London

Parliamentary & Public Law | Infrastructure

Alex Dillistone

Partner, Head of Parliamentary, Planning & Public Law, London

Parliamentary & Public Law | Infrastructure

About Alex

Alex is a public law, planning and environmental lawyer specialising in infrastructure and energy projects. She has acted on many high-profile and politically sensitive matters and has particular expertise in drafting legislation, advising on legislative scope and conducting stakeholder negotiations.

Alex has worked extensively with Government and other regulatory bodies and is a former member of the Government Legal Service.

Professional Memberships

  • UK Environmental Law Association
  • Law Society of England and Wales

Career Experience

2018 to present: Partner, Winckworth Sherwood

2015 to 2018: Associate, Winckworth Sherwood

2012 to 2015: Lawyer, Department of Energy and Climate Change

2010 to 2012: Trainee Solicitor, Clifford Chance

Alex Dillistone is simply brilliant in everything she does.

Legal 500, 2022

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Alex is exceptional.

Chambers and Partners, 2024

1/4

She is fantastic to work with, responds quickly with solid advice and is able to draft undertakings and assurances effectively and quickly.

Chambers and Partners, 2024

1/4

Alex Dillistone is now established as a superb specialist practitioner with a clear eye for detail allied to strong strategic thinking.

Legal 500, 2024

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