Andrew’s advice to clients is mostly in the infrastructure sector, most often relating to projects using adapted forms of the FIDIC Contract (Yellow Book, Red Book and Silver Book) and other forms of engineer, procure and construct contracts. His current practice for clients involves strategic and practical advice from the early stages of ongoing projects, through dispute board preparation and representation, and to arbitration where necessary.
He applies 40 years of experience as a lawyer specialising in dispute resolution with experience of common law and civil law legal systems.
Andrew commits to providing an efficient and cost-effective service for parties to disputes.
Since 1984, Andrew has worked on matters involving projects and parties from, among other places, Abu Dhabi, Albania, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bermuda, China, Denmark, Dubai, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lesotho, Malaysia, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Professional Memberships and Panels
Andrew is
A member of the Panel of Arbitrators, Panel of Emergency Arbitrators and Panel of Adjudicators of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC).
A member of the Panel of Arbitrators of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).
A member of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) Panel of International Arbitrators.
Included on the International Chamber of Commerce list of arbitrators in the United Kingdom.
Appointed to act as arbitrator by the London Court of International Arbitration.
A Panel Arbitrator for China International and Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC).
A Panel Arbitrator for Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (SHIAC).
A member of the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA) list of arbitrators.
A member of the Panel of Arbitrators of the Thailand Arbitration Centre (THAC).
A member of the list of arbitrators at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).
Included on the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators President’s Panel of Arbitrators.
On the CPR Global/International Panel of Distinguished Neutrals.
A Mediator on the panel of the US-China Mediation Council (Beijing/New York).
A Panel Mediator for CIETAC.
A Panel Mediator of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade/China Chamber of International Commerce (CCPIT/CCIC) Mediation Centre.
Qualifications
Inns of Court School of Law (Bar School) (1983 - 1984)
University of East Anglia, Norwich, England, LLB (1980 - 1983)
Admitted
Andrew was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1984 (Inner Temple) and later re-qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales (1990) and in Hong Kong (1994). Andrew does not maintain a current practicing certificate in Hong Kong.
Professional work experience
Director and Solicitor, Aglionby ADR Limited (January 2022 to date)
Consultant, Decimus Fearon LLP, solicitors (2015 to January 2022)
Arbitration Chambers Hong Kong and London – arbitrator member (2015 to 2020).
Olswang LLP (London), Partner, Head of Arbitration (2010 – 2015)
International Best Friends Partner, running the global best friends law firm network
Training partner, litigation
Baker & McKenzie (Hong Kong), Assistant Solicitor (1993), and Partner (1996) (1993 – 2010)
Head of International Arbitration, Asia Pacific (coordinating the commercial arbitration practice across 14 offices)
Head of Construction – Hong Kong (also covering China)
Member Global International Arbitration Steering Committee
Member Asia Pacific Disputes Steering Committee
Denton Hall Burgin & Warren (London), Assistant Solicitor, Construction Group (1990 – 1993)
DJ Freeman &Co. (London) Assistant Solicitor, Litigation Department (1986 – 1990)
2 Harcourt Buildings, Temple (chambers of Quentin Iwi, now Henderson Chambers), London, Pupil Barrister and Barrister (1984 – 1986)