Andrew Rigney KC

UK Bar

Andrew Rigney KC is an eminent silk who regularly acts in high-value litigation and arbitration in the UK and internationally. His diverse practice covers a range of disputes, relating to such matters as infrastructure projects, oil and gas plants, and large real estate developments. He is especially proficient in insurance disputes arising in the construction sector.

"Andrew Rigney is very clever and always very diligent. He looks at every angle."

"Andrew cuts through massive amounts of detail to get to the key issues. He is also very good when he is cross-examining witnesses and experts, and he builds a very strong relationship with the client."

"He has encyclopaedic knowledge and is a delight to work with; charming, polite, respectful."

Andrew Rigney KC handles a broad range of insurance disputes, including cases arising out of major construction projects and claims relating to product liability and professional indemnity policies. He displays strength in both litigation and arbitration, particularly in relation to claims arising out of large-scale projects. He demonstrates particular prowess in international insurance matters.

"Highly personable and a team player, Andrew is a force to be reckoned with."

"Andrew is excellent in arbitration."

Andrew Rigney KC is a noted international arbitration practitioner who is highly experienced in handling high-value disputes across a range of sectors. He has in recent years handled matters concerning infrastructure projects, shipping, oil and gas, and process plants. He is sought after by clients around the globe in relation to claims arising in the Middle East and Africa, acting before the LMAA, ICC and LCIA.

"Andrew is very, very strategic and really good on his feet. He has an ability, through his good humour, to win over the tribunal. He knows when to inject humour into a case, and tribunals love it."

"The quality of Andrew's advocacy is outstanding."

"Andrew is simply fantastic. He is extremely responsive, and his advocacy skills are second to none."

"Andrew is extremely user-friendly. He's technically very strong and his advocacy skills are top notch, truly excellent. He presents the client's point in a really professional and eloquent manner."

"Andrew Rigney is highly regarded - a very safe pair of hands for even the biggest cases."

Andrew Rigney KC is a leading silk who is regularly instructed in highly technical cases concerning damage caused by fire, collapse or defective construction. His practice has a significant international element to it, and he is often instructed in high-value, complex disputes.He also has experience in insurance and construction law.

"Andrew is incredibly bright and stupidly hard-working."

"Andrew is good on paper. He is highly technical and is very focused on the law."

Andrew Rigney KC possesses a strong track record of handling construction-related professional negligence actions. He acts for claimants and defendants in high-value disputes in the TCC, as well as representing clients in international arbitration. He is also knowledgeable about professional indemnity matters. His clients include surveyors and architects.

"Andrew has a very good bedside manner. He is very clever, always very diligent and looks at every angle, which is appreciated."