Introduction
Andrew is a barrister with extensive experience and specialist expertise in road traffic law. Andrew defends cases of a very serious nature as well as more straightforward matters. Andrew has a national client base and undertakes work throughout England and Wales.
Magistrates’ Court: Many road traffic offences can only be dealt with in the magistrates’ court. Andrew is regularly instructed to prepare a plea in mitigation (e.g. ‘exceptional hardship’) or defend cases at trial in all types of road traffic offences including; speeding, drink driving, drunk in charge offences, insurance offences, construction and use offences, failure to give driver information.
Crown Court: Andrew has more than two decades of experience representing people accused of the most serious road traffic offences including; causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by careless driving, causing death by careless driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice. Andrew is also regularly instructed in appeals against sentence and conviction.
Appeals: Andrew is experienced in appeals against sentence and conviction heard before the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). Some of Andrew’s cases have been reported in the law reports (a law report is a record of a judicial decision on a point of law which sets a precedent binding on lower courts).
“I am able to engage at an early stage of the trial process, including both client conferences and written advices. I make a point of giving early strategic advice.
I bring a mixture of experience, objectivity and reality to my cases. All cases are thoroughly prepared and client meetings reflect this; meetings are well-structured and efficient. I always ensure that clients are clear about their options and prospects of success through realistic advice and continued support that I provide throughout the process.
I have extensive knowledge of complex legislation and case law in relation to both practice and procedure. I am known for my thorough understanding of the brief and, with experience, I have developed an effective approach to cross-examination.”
RECENT FEEDBACK
“Andrew was generous with his time and specialised knowledge from the first point of contact. He was full of empathy and extensively knowledgeable regarding all aspects of our complicated case. He guided us every step of the way and provided reassurance and realism to keep us grounded. He helped to achieve a suspended sentence for our son amidst a challenging and unusual set of circumstances.We are enormously grateful to have had such a professional barrister helping us and cannot recommend him highly enough.”
Mr and Mrs S, June 2022
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. (Hons)
Bar Vocational Course (Very Competent)
Called to the Bar in 1998, Lincoln's Inn
Qualified to undertake Public Access cases