Alex is Partner in the Banking and Finance team and has advised on all finance related legal issues since qualification. Alex advises major clearing banks, private investors and corporate clients on facilities made available for the purpose of funding corporate transactions in addition to property development and property investment. Alex has advised on many different types of facilities of all sizes from £100,000 to £150,000,000.

Alex also has significant experience of preparing and reviewing wholesale finance documentation for clients in the motor industry.

Alex is recognised for providing banking advice that is tailored to her client’s objectives and is focused on getting the deal done. As a result, Alex has built solid, long lasting relationships with her clients.

Alex is also a member of the Corporate team and has considerable experience of advising on corporate transactions and corporate finance work in addition to all aspects of general corporate work. Her experience includes acquisitions and disposals of companies, businesses, MBOs and MBIs in addition to general company law issues.

"Bewley Homes has had a long standing relationship with Field Seymour Parkes and Alex Illingworth has been integrally involved in all of our major commercial events since 2002. Alex is always highly professional and the wealth of experience and knowledge she has brought to Bewley Homes has been invaluable. Alex is always attentive and loyal and Bewley Homes appreciates that we can call on her at any time."
Andrew Brooks, Managing Director, Bewley Homes Plc
"Alex was excellent and we were very happy with the service she provided. Alex was very competent and communicative all the way through."
The Directors, Redbrick Capital Limited
"Alex is very easy to work with and made a very dry subject interesting. Alex grasped the basis of our agreements quickly and gave us constructive feedback and guidance throughout the process. I have recommended Alex to other motor finance companies in the industry."
Sharon Connolly, Head of Finance and Credit, Honda Finance Europe Plc
"I have worked with Alex for over 10 years. Alex is an experienced and highly knowledgeable lawyer I can rely on and trust. Alex is proactive as well as being our ‘go to’ lawyer for good advice. I consider Alex to be part of our team."
Terry Bacon, Finance Director
"Alex is fully committed to her clients."
"She has a good style and good rapport with counterparties, and she aims to quickly find a consensus on any tricky aspects that pop up."
"Alex is detailed, thorough and logical in her approach, making it easy to address the key issues."
"She is very helpful and knowledgeable about her practice area."
“She's very proactive and provides the best quality and good advice.”
"She is always available to help and provide sound advice."
"Alex Illingworth is very responsive and knowledgeable."
"Very quick in responding and has expertise in her field."
"Alex Illingworth is proactive, an excellent communicator and keen to add value."
Legal 500 UK
"Alex Illingworth commands respect in the Reading business community and has a long established record. Along with the wider team, she has the skill set and approachability that we need."
Legal 500 UK
"Alex Illingworth understands the balance required between legal protections and common sense to bring transactions to a successful conclusion."
"Alex Illingworth is an exceptional lawyer. You just know your ‘back is covered’."
"Alex Illingworth masters the detail on every aspect of a transaction, ensuring we are protected at every stage whilst being commercial in her advice to ensure timings do not slip."
"Alex Illingworth is knowledgeable, commercial, proactive and apart from being professional and focused, she is also pleasant and fun to work with."
"Alex Illingworth provides an excellent standard of advice and service."