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Andrew  Petterson

Andrew Petterson

Park Square Barristers Ltd., Yorkshire And The Humber

Work Department

Crime,

Position

Andrew has developed a practice specialising in serious crime. He prosecutes and defends in equal measure and is regularly instructed in cases alleging serious violence, sexual offences, drug trafficking and fraud.

Andrew frequently appears on behalf of the CPS and is a Grade 4 Prosecutor. He is also a member of the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) Panel. He has extensive experience of prosecuting on behalf of Local Authorities, including the prosecution of regulatory matters. Andrew has also prosecuted on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

A hard-working, highly regarded advocate with a growing reputation for producing well-structured submissions, he is personable and accessible.

Known for his ability to communicate well with lay clients, Andrew has represented defendants with serious mental health and capacity issues.

“Andrew is always thoroughly prepared and gets to the key issues in a case very quickly. He is always prepared to pursue a challenging legal argument.” – The Legal 500 (2024)

Career

Appointments:

Grade 4 prosecutor

Grade 4 RASSO panel

Memberships

North Eastern Circuit

Middle Temple

RASSO Panel Member

Education

2003 - BA Jurisprudence Hons (Oxon), St Peter’s College, University of Oxford LLB, (Class II.i)

2004 - Bar Vocational Course, Nottingham Law School (Very Competent)

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