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About
Provided by Andrew Forsyth
Practice Areas
Andrew is a partner in our Dispute Resolution team. He specialises in:
*The defence of insured claims, including personal injury
Andrew works with corporates, public sector clients and their insurers in representing their interests in court proceedings.
*Maritime claims
*Insurance coverage advice and disputes
*Transport law
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Andrew Forsyth advises insurer clients on a range of matters, including marine and personal injury claims. He also assists policyholders with coverage disputes.
Andrew Forsyth is regularly called upon to advise clients on shipping and cargo claims. His clients include P&I clubs, insurers, vessel owners and harbour authorities.
Andrew Forsyth leads Burness Paull's personal injury defence practice. He has particular expertise in marine personal injury matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is very good at managing relationships with vessel owners. His reports are very clear and detailed."
"He is approachable and has a calm demeanour, which is so important in complex cases."
"He is a brilliant partner. He combines a deep knowledge of the law with an ability to cut to a clear conclusion. He has an obvious knowledge of the maritime industry and the challenges faced."
"He is good on the technical stuff. He never left me hanging and answers tricky questions well. I never have to chase him."
"Andrew is very knowledgeable in his areas of expertise and appreciates commercial considerations. He knows his clients well and he is approachable."
"Andrew is an excellent solicitor; his service and professionalism have never wavered."
"Andrew is likeable and very approachable. He has a calm demeanour, which is so important in complex cases, and he is very good at managing relationships."
"Andrew not only has in-depth knowledge of his clients' industries, regulations and requirements but also balances his views and advice given while keeping a view on economics at all times."
"He is a brilliant partner - he combines a deep knowledge of the law with an ability to cut to a clear conclusion. He has an obvious knowledge of the maritime industry and the challenges faced."
"He is very good at managing relationships with vessel owners. His reports are very clear and detailed."
"He is approachable and has a calm demeanour, which is so important in complex cases."
"He is a brilliant partner. He combines a deep knowledge of the law with an ability to cut to a clear conclusion. He has an obvious knowledge of the maritime industry and the challenges faced."
"He is good on the technical stuff. He never left me hanging and answers tricky questions well. I never have to chase him."
"Andrew is very knowledgeable in his areas of expertise and appreciates commercial considerations. He knows his clients well and he is approachable."
"Andrew is an excellent solicitor; his service and professionalism have never wavered."
"Andrew is likeable and very approachable. He has a calm demeanour, which is so important in complex cases, and he is very good at managing relationships."
"Andrew not only has in-depth knowledge of his clients' industries, regulations and requirements but also balances his views and advice given while keeping a view on economics at all times."
"He is a brilliant partner - he combines a deep knowledge of the law with an ability to cut to a clear conclusion. He has an obvious knowledge of the maritime industry and the challenges faced."
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