Andrew specialises in the transport sector, with particular expertise in road transport matters including Public Inquiries before the Traffic Commissioners and Transport Appeal Tribunal, defending road transport prosecutions in the Magistrates’ and Crown Court, health and safety, corporate manslaughter, and Coroners’ Inquests.
In the transport field he deals with international trade disputes regarding the sale and shipment of goods, voyage and time charters, bills of lading and general trading disputes.
Andrew advises clients in relation to anti-bribery and corruption, fraud and regulatory compliance. He also defends both individuals as well as companies who are subject to investigation and prosecution by the Health & Safety Executive.
Andrew is a Solicitor-Advocate with rights of audience in the Higher Courts, both Criminal and Civil. He is a member of the Solicitors Association of Higher Court Advocates and am also a Committee member.
He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK), Member of the Institute of Transport Administration, Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen. Andrew is also a member of the Health and Safety Lawyers Association and Chairman of the National Security & Resilience Consortium.
Andrew lecture on issues such as corporate manslaughter and corporate/directors’ responsibility, and regularly contributes to Route One, Commercial Motor and CDC News, CDC Coach Drivers Handbook (2007-2014) as well to various industry publications.
Extensive knowledge of transport issues within the UK and EU.
Chambers UK, 2014