Work Department

Family.

Position

Family

Andrew accepts instructions in family law, specialising in private children and financial remedy matters.

Children Act

Andrew accepts instructions in the full range of private children disputes.

He has extensive experience dealing with allegations of domestic violence including assaults on children and partners both in Children Act and Family Law Act proceedings. He has also been instructed on applications for leave to remove from the jurisdiction.

Drawing on his extensive experience with vulnerable clients he is able to provide practical and appropriate advice. He is also experienced in the use of ‘special measures’ during contested hearings.

Financial Remedy Proceedings

Andrew deals with all aspects and stages of family finances including maintenance pending suit applications and contested final hearings.Family Law Bar Association

Education

University of Birmingham (LLB Law); BPP (Bar Vocational Course).

Mentions

South Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Family: children and domestic violence

LEADING JUNIORS4

Andrew Austin –Guildford Chambers 'Andrew has clear written and verbal communication skills. He is well-liked by clients and solicitors and builds rapport easily. He has strong negotiation skills and aims to resolve disputes at the earliest possible stage.'

South Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Family: divorce and financial remedy

LEADING JUNIORS4

Andrew Austin –Guildford Chambers ‘Andrew is an extra miler. He provides a good rapport with the client and instructs solicitors.’