Andrew has practised in the maritime industry since qualifying in 1979. He was Chairman of Richards Butler from May 2000 to July 2005.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
“BOW MARINER” – total loss
“ERIKA” – total loss and oil pollution
“MAERSK TOKYO” – explosion and fire
“BOW MARINER” – total loss
“ERIKA” – total loss and oil pollution
“MAERSK TOKYO” – explosion and fire
Involved in “NAKHODKA,” a total loss and oil pollution case
"GOLDEN VICTORY” – important House of Lords decision on damages
Pursued and defended high value contractual claims in relation to damage to various FPSOs' moorings, pipeline and sub-sea systems and upgrade modules
Recognitions
- Ranked as 'Senior Statespeople' in Chambers Global for Global Market Leaders Shipping: Litigation, 2017-2025
- Ranked as 'Senior Statespeople' in Chambers UK for UK-wide Shipping, 2013-2026
- Included in The Legal 500 UK 2026 Hall of Fame for Shipping
Credentials
Education
Education
- University of Oxford, Lincoln College
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- England and Wales
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