Andrew undertakes clinical negligence, healthcare and disciplinary cases, and has particular expertise in dealing with technically complex medical issues. He acts and advises in major costs litigation, particularly where points of principle arise and on appeal. He is ranked as a leading silk by Chambers UK  and The Legal 500 in both Costs and Clinical Negligence. 

Chambers UK 2020  ranked Andrew as a leading barrister in both clinical negligence and costs litigation and describes him as “a hard-working, intelligent and highly skilled advocate who fights until the very end” and “unflappable”.  The 2019 edition called him “a brilliant advocate who is very personable and extremely knowledgeable. He is a joy to work with” and “a skilled negotiator and a brilliant tactician”. It also said that “He is very knowledgeable and explains very complex cost arrangements very clearly, getting to the nub of the issue.” The Legal 500 2019  describes him as a “fiercely competitive advocate who will not let you down”.  The 2018 edition said that “He is a great counsel with a keen eye for detail, fantastic number work and excellent manner with clients.” 

He is acknowledged as an impressive courtroom advocate as well as an effective negotiator. The Chambers UK 2018  directory described him as “a hard-working, intelligent and highly skilled advocate who fights to the very end for his clients” and “Dedicated, knowledgeable and highly capable”. 

Many of Andrew’s cases are, of course, resolved by negotiation. He has very broad experience of alternative dispute resolution in all its forms, and he is regularly involved in round table meetings, mediations and arbitrations, as a participant, arbitrator or expert. 

Called 1988, Middle Temple; KC 2012; Astbury Scholarship and various other awards; Bar Council Panel of Assessors for Costs Appeals.

PNBA.

Radley College; Trinity College, Cambridge (1984 MA History, Entrance Scholar); City University (1987 Dip LP, Distinction); ICSL 1988, placed second in Bar Finals.

Contemporary art; co-founder of the Chadwell Award (www.chadwellaward.com).