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Alex Chalk KC

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Partner at Jones Day
📍 United Kingdom

Alex Chalk KC is a Partner at Jones Day in the Global Disputes practice. A former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, his distinguished career includes serving as a Member of Parliament, Solicitor General, and Minister for Defence Procurement. He studied Modern History at Magdalen College, Oxford, before qualifying as a barrister.

Outside of his legal and political career, Alex is a family man with a wife and three children, splitting his time between London and Cheltenham. He is physically active, engaging in running and charity gym challenges. He shows a keen interest in community causes, such as supporting local public health initiatives in Cheltenham.

Interesting fact: Alex has a passion for poetry and has committed around one hundred poems to memory.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
United Kingdom
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International Law
He is a Partner in Global Disputes, has spoken on international law topics at conferences, and recently participated in a DIAC arbitration.
UK Justice Reform
As the former Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, he has spoken extensively on reforming the UK's sentencing framework and justice system.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Partner
Jones Day
7-2024 - 1-2025
Barrister (non-practising)
6KBW College Hill
4-2023 - 7-2024
Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
Ministry of Justice UK
10-2022 - 4-2023
Minister of State at Ministry of Defence
UK Ministry of Defence
5-2015 - 7-2024
Member of Parliament
UK Parliament
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Education
2000 - 2001
Bar Vocational Course
Inns of Court School of Law
1999 - 2000
Graduate Diploma in Law
City St George’s, University of London
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