About
Routinely acting for both claimants and defendants, Andrew has appeared at county court and High Court levels. His court work ranges from interim application hearings and one day trials to five day multi-track trials, complex and high-value High Court proceedings, and appeals. Andrew also helps clients with all interim applications, including costs assessments and enforcement of judgement work.
Andrew has written many published books on the areas he practices in. Unusually for a direct access barrister, Andrew can provide a full litigation service from inception to completion of the case, including costs work. He prides himself on being friendly and approachable and providing sound, commercial and practical advice to resolve disputes whilst also representing clients in court robustly where required.
Landlord & Tenant/Property Disputes
Representing both claimants and defendants, Andrew has experience in a wide range of landlord and tenant disputes, including:
- Disrepair claims
- Rent repayment orders
- Tenancy deposit recovery claims
- Section 21 evictions
Examples of landlord/tenant cases include: High Court litigation, including a warrant of stay on a mutual million-pound property case
- Illegal evictions
- Defence of disrepair claims for private landlords
- Defending a harassment claim from a landlord
- Helping a landlord with a Section 21 notice
Defending a case for a tenant where notices of eviction had not been served properly Andrew has also been advising clients more widely in property disputes, including building disputes, advising on prescriptive rights over land, easement disputes, advising on a large equity claim on a property dispute involving gifts/lifetime interest, advising on the scope of a license in a commercial property dispute and a number of boundary disputes on private property. Additionally, he has helped mortgagees in cases involving possession cases, stays of execution and removal of a receiver.
Housing, Construction & Building Disputes
Andrew has experience acting for claimants and defendants in areas such as:
- Building disputes
- Japanese knotweed claims
- Cavity wall cases
- Leaseholder disputes
- Disrepair cases related to freeholders and leaseholders
- Boundary disputes
Professional Negligence
In professional negligence, Andrew has acted for clients in cases involving negligent advice given by solicitors in personal injury and clinical negligence claims. He is happy to accept instructions to advise and represent clients in relation to negligence claims against other non-legal professionals.
Contract Law/Debt Claims
Andrew assists both claimants, individuals and SMEs with contractual disputes such as:
- Disputes over products
- Consumer Rights Act 2015 cases
- Cases related to the supply of goods or services
He also advises individuals on debt recovery and the defence of debt or contract claims.
Insurance Claims
Andrew has advised on cases involving indemnity from insurance companies, refusal of indemnity/cover under a policy, and disputes over policy coverage.
Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
Assisting both claimants and insurers, Andrew has acted in a wide range of personal injury and clinical negligence claims for the past 10 years, including:
- Occupier's liability
- Defective premises
- Injuries caused to tenants
- Disease litigation
- Travel claims
- Credit hire
- Employer's liability cases
Testimonials
Thanks again [Andrew Mckie] for yesterday. Surprising, but pleasant, result. Don't be surprised if you start receiving a few more enquiries from my colleagues - Ive been asked a few times already "which Barrister did you use?".
Andrew provides straightforward, concise and strategic guidance and advice for the smooth running of suspected fraud and personal injury cases. His willingness and ability to travel and meet clients in conferences is highly beneficial and a real plus.
Andrew Mckie is an excellent advocate who brings with him many years of experience in personal injury and credit hire litigation. I strongly recommend Andrew in relation to personal injury and credit hire litigation at any level. His communication skills are excellent and are put to good use conveying his detailed knowledge of theses areas. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
I had the privilege of working with an exceptional barrister Mr Andrew Mckie in two proceedings, one at the Central London County Court (CLCC) and the other at the First-Tier Tribunal (FTT) Property Chamber. His professionalism and expert knowledge in property law were evident throughout. He handled my cases with remarkable efficiency, adhering closely to my instructions while providing clear, strategic advice. His ability to communicate complex legal matters in an accessible manner, combined with his swift responsiveness, ensured a smooth process. I highly recommend his services for anyone navigating property disputes.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Andrew Mckie will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Andrew has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Andrew can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Andrew
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