Alex Schaafsma

Alex Schaafsma joined Birketts in 2017 and leads our Banking and Finance Practice.

Alex has a broad range of banking and finance experience – including (but not limited to) advising clients on leverage finance, acquisition finance, trade finance, real estate finance, funds lending, Islamic finance and general conventional lending. Alex advises both borrowers and lenders, and has extensive experience in advising on LMA documentation, as well as bespoke financing arrangements.

Experience & education

2002 – 2004 Trainee, Clifford Chance LLP

2004 Admitted as a Solicitor

2004 – 2007 Associate, Clifford Chance LLP

2007 – 2017 Senior Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP

2017 – 2019 Legal Director, Birketts

2019 Partner, Birketts

2023 Head of Banking and Finance

Areas of Expertise

Sectors

Financial Services & Funds Regulation

Services

Accreditations

Legal 500 [UK 2026]

Leading Partner

Chambers [UK 2025]

Ranked

Law Society of England and Wales

Member

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Alex Schaafsma: With a focus on regulatory compliance, Alex has been instrumental in guiding clients through the maze of global financial regulations. Their foresight in regulatory trends and their impact on business operations has been invaluable for clients facing uncertain regulatory environments.

Legal 500 [UK 2025]

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