Employment and Discrimination, Commercial and Chancery, Pensions, Professional Negligence

Barrister specialising in Employment and Discrimination, Commercial and Chancery, Pensions, Professional Negligence.

Called to Bar 1990, Gray’s Inn; took silk in 2010.

Andrew Short KC’s practice centres on pensions, employment, and general commercial work.

His “practical” and“realistic” approach together with his“great understanding of the commercial issues in a case” makes his strategic advice and his advocacy highly sought after by his clients, whether they are national or international companies or organisations, public bodies, trustees, trade unions or individuals.

He is able to bring years of experience as a trial lawyer in hostile and contentious claims to bear whenever necessary. He has been recommended for Pensions and for Employment in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for many years.

Andrew has lectured on pensions, discrimination and employment issues and is on the Consultation Board of Practical Law: Pensions.

Association of Pension Lawyers Commercial Bar Association Employment Lawyers Association Employment Law Bar Association Financial Services Lawyers Association Industrial Law Society

Dartford Grammar School; Bristol University (1989 LLB Hons).

Outside of work, Andrew participates in Triathlon and is a  keen open water swimmer and charity fundraiser. On 10 August 2023, he successfully completed a solo swim of the English Channel to raise money for Aspire. Aspire is a registered charity supporting people with Spinal Cord Injuries to help them live full, independent lives. For details and to donate, visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-short-1685195796010