Barristers

Andrew Bruce

Andrew Bruce

Serle Court, London

Position

Andrew is a leading senior junior in real estate litigation and has been described as "an exceptional talent in the property sphere". Andrew regularly advises land-owners, developers, land-promoters and public authorities and has a particular expertise in land covenants, easements and registration matters.  Andrew has a strong commercial/chancery background and is regarded as “an amazing advocate who is approachable and easy to deal with”.  In addition to his broad property-based practice, Andrew has developed an outstanding reputation in art law and cultural property matters.  As well as acting in claims against auction houses in respect of negligent advice or misattribution, he has also advised in connection with claims about the manuscripts of Sir Malcolm Arnold, the sculptures of Henry Moore, numerous religious artefacts and various loans secured on collections of cars and wine. Andrew also regularly acts in high-value commercial litigation and is a "skilful advocate" who is "effective in digging under the surface to uncover the real issues".

Career

Called to the Bar in 1992 (Harmsworth Exhibitioner and Benefactors' Scholar of the Middle Temple). Joined Serle Court from 3 Paper Buildings, Temple in 1999. Appointed Deputy District Judge in 2004 and Judge of the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) (Land Registration) in 2008.  In 2019 Andrew was appointed to the pool of arbitrators of the Court of Arbitration for Art in The Hague.

Memberships

Property Bar Association (Committee member 2003-09); Chancery Bar Association; Professional Negligence Bar Association.

Education

Colfe’s School, London; Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA US; Jesus College, Oxford (1990 MA Jurisprudence).

Mentions

London Bar

Art and cultural property

LEADING JUNIORS1
Andrew Bruce –Serle Court ‘Andrew’s advice is very thoughtful and considered. He provides excellent advice both on the law and practicalities of pursuing a particular course of action.’
London Bar

Property litigation

LEADING JUNIORS2
Andrew Bruce –Serle Court ‘Andrew is extremely erudite, but able to convey complex legal principles in a way which clients can understand. He adopts highly pragmatic solutions to difficult problems.’