I have a wide-ranging practice in contractual disputes. I have defended a production company which was sued for breach of contract and have advised clients on bringing an action against a wedding venue. I recently advised on a large claim brought under the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 at the High Court. I am instructed in costs disputes, having represented a pop artist in an application to set aside a default costs certificate, and I have also fought cases brought under the Consumer Credit Act. I was junior counsel to a KC in a successful appeal relating to unjust enrichment and the enforceability of a contract.
My approach
I will always strive to achieve your objectives while providing clear and frank advice. I am responsive and usually complete work within 48-hours.
My work
Recent cases:
Glaser and Miller v Atay [2024] EWCA Civ 1111
In this second appeal, the Claimant sought to appeal the decision of Turner J who had found that the contract in a financial remedies case breached the Consumer Rights Act 2015. This was the first time the Court of Appeal was reviewing the particular statute. The Court dismissed all five grounds of appeal, finding the contract term unfair and therefore unenforceable. I was junior counsel for the Defendant.
Glaser & Anor v Atay [2023] EWHC 2539 (KB)
In this appeal, the Appellant/Defendant successfully argued the Claimants were not entitled to quantum meruit for work they had not undertaken. The payment term was unenforceable, running contrary to the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 2015. I was junior counsel.
Santander Consumer (UK) PLC v Reut [2023]
The Claimant sued the Defendant for purchasing a second-hand car in circumstances where the original buyer had not paid off the finance. I acted for the Defendant, persuading the Court that his client was a purchaser of the motor vehicle in good faith, who did so without notice of the conditional sale agreement.
About me
I am regularly instructed in commercial, property and divorce cases. My work includes breaches of contract, landlord & tenant litigation, and complex disputes over real estate. I frequently appear in the County Court as well as the Senior Courts and have won multiple appeals. Outside of practice, I lecture on cruises about history.
What my clients say
“I have had the pleasure of working with Alexander on 3 recent cases. I have found him to be thorough in his case preparation, able to effectively research difficult areas of law and approachable but firm when advising clients.”
“I have not only found Mr Bunzl to be professional, extremely knowledgeable and patient but I have also found him to be a very pleasant person to whom I will have no qualms with instructing in the future.”
“Mr Bunzl’s approach is very client focused, and this has resulted in excellent outcomes and satisfied clients. He takes the time to understand the instructions and goes above and beyond to ensure we are kept updated throughout the case.”
Professional & academic
Education:
- University of Oxford, Economic and Social History M.Sc.
- University of Warwick, History B.A. (Hons), First Class
- Bar Professional Training Course
- Graduate Diploma in Law
- Basil Neild Award, Inner Temple
- Scholarship, Inner Temple
Memberships:
- Chancery Bar Association
- Commercial Bar Association
- Honourable Society of Inner Temple
Publications:
- Interpreting the Standard of Proof, the Law Society Gazette (2023)
- How to Clamp Down on Vexatious Litigation, the Law Society Gazette (2023)
- The Impact of the HRA on the Law of Adverse Possession, the City Law Journal (2017)