Park Square Barristers Ltd.
parksquarebarristers.co.ukBarristers
Andrew Petterson
- Phone0113 213 5202
- Email[email protected]
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
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)