Band 2
Band 2
About
Provided by Andrew Bagchi KC
Practice Areas
Andrew specialises in complex cases involving all types of family situations in the Family Court and the Court of Protection.
He has been described as an approachable and versatile practitioner and has 30 years of experience, during which he has been involved in over 100 reported cases, of dealing in the legal consequences of relationship breakdown: divorce and its financial consequences, disputes relating to children including international issues, disputes as to jurisdiction, child abduction, disputes between unmarried parents about their children in relation to the ownership of property and finance. He has represented a number of fathers who have achieved a reunification with their children following false allegations of abuse.
Andrew has successfully represented clients both for and against applications to relocate children.
He has a broadly based practice in care and adoption proceedings and advises in child abuse and safeguarding investigations.
He was instructed in a landmark case in the Supreme Court (CN v Poole BC) as to the duties in tort owed by social services to children.
Andrew undertakes welfare, financial and medical work in the Court of Protection and is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor and hospital trusts as well as family members.
He regularly advises and appears in disputes relating to deputyship and powers of attorney and generally in the management of money.
Career
LLB Kings College London.
Called:1989
Year of Silk: 2015
Professional Memberships
FLBA, COPPA, ALC
Publications
DIY Divorce and Separation: The Expert Guide to Representing Yourself (Jordans 2014) Contrib.
FLBA Magazine.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Andrew Bagchi KC is particularly well known for his work in welfare cases, but is also adept at handling finance and medical treatment matters. He is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor and excels at cases which involve the forced marriage of incapacitated adults.
Andrew Bagchi routinely represents local authorities in highly sensitive public law cases relating to child abuse, and is particularly well versed in cases involving complex medical evidence. His private law practice also covers issues of sexual and physical abuse and non-accidental injury.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Andrew is a go-to silk for complex, forensically challenging cases."
"Andrew is an exceptional advocate, who expertly tailors his cross-examination technique to the witness in front of him."
"The clients were really happy with Andrew due to his calm demeanour when tackling difficult issues."
"Andrew is an excellent barrister who clearly knows his stuff in CoP cases."
"Andrew is a go-to silk for complex, forensically challenging cases."
"Andrew is an exceptional advocate, who expertly tailors his cross-examination technique to the witness in front of him."
"The clients were really happy with Andrew due to his calm demeanour when tackling difficult issues."
"Andrew is an excellent barrister who clearly knows his stuff in CoP cases."
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