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Andrew Ian Thompson

Andrew Ian Thompson

Red Lion Chambers, South East

Position

Andrew Thompson appears most often in cases where serious Sexual Offences are alleged, in particular those involving vulnerable or child witnesses, and defendants who have mental health or learning disabilities.

His recent caseload includes alleged sexual offences in schools and care homes, by medical practitioners, and within youth groups and charitable organisations.

Andrew has extensive experience in cases involving allegations of Murder & Manslaughter, serious assaults and of non-accidental injuries to children or vulnerable adults. Other areas of practice include Drugs Offences, public disorder, Business Crime & Fraud and Money Laundering & Proceeds of Crime.

Andrew is an accomplished communicator with an excellent jury manner, highly effective cross-examination and tactical skills and has a keen eye for detail.

Career

Year of call: 1991

Inn: Gray’s

Memberships

Justice

CBA

South Eastern Circuit

Mensa

Education

Law (MA), Oxford University

Mentions

South Eastern Circuit • Regional Bar

Crime (general and fraud)

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Andrew Thompson –Red Lion Chambers 'Andrew has great communication skills and provides clear representation.'