Andrew Kerr

Andrew has an established and recognised expertise in fraud, fmoney laundering, confiscation proceedings and financial crime in the Crown Court and Court of Appeal both prosecuting and defending. He is also recognised for his work in environmental law and regulatory work, particularly for local authorities.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE Bribery and Corruption Confiscation Crime Defence Drugs Financial Crime & Fraud Murder & Manslaughter Prison & Parole Boards Prosecution Regulatory Road Traffic & Motoring Sexual Offences Violent Crime

Introduction Year of call 2006

Andrew has an established and recognised expertise in fraud, fmoney laundering, confiscation proceedings and financial crime in the Crown Court and Court of Appeal both prosecuting and defending. He is also recognised for his work in environmental law and regulatory work, particularly for local authorities.

Andrew is known for his ability to read and analyse large quantities of documentation and to prepare supporting spreadsheets to enable a deeper scrutiny of fraudulent transactions. He has an unusual ability to present complex data to juries, taking them through the information in a user-friendly way. He can draw upon his experience of examining witnesses and financial investigators in relation to financial documents. His case management and preparation is meticulous, including the drafting of supporting paperwork and opening notes to assist the court. 

He has dealt with cases of benefit fraud, cases under  the Fraud Act, 2006 and the (former) deception offences under the Theft Act, 1968. He has recently been involved in a large-scale conspiracy to defraud exceeding million pounds. 

Andrew’s experience defending complements his ability to prosecute because he can anticipate arguments and tactics and deal with them. He finds his experience defending particularly useful when advising prosecution authorities and that his experience in prosecution informs his ability to act effectively for the defence.

LL.B (Hons)LL.M