Andrew McLaughlin - Industrial Disease

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Andrew is a robust advocate and negotiator. He has an excellent knowledge of the law but more importantly a commercial and strategic awareness of how to apply this to achieve the best results for clients.”

Andrew has a great deal of experience and expertise in dealing with complex industrial disease and trauma cases. He is always thorough and prompt with his return of paperwork and advice.”

Andrew is exceptionally bright, hugely approachable, and works tremendously hard. He is a superb advocate, very strong and adept at case management hearings and at trial.”

Andrew is an absolute go-to for any case. His down-to-earth and commercial approach is much appreciated by clients and he is often the preferred choice.

Andrew’s technical expertise is second to none. The forensic approach that he adopts means that he always gets the right results. Clients really enjoy working with him.

Andrew is experienced in the field and turns around advices or pleadings promptly. ‘He is a ferocious cross-examiner’.

Andrew is an exceptional barrister, hard-working, diligent and with a superb eye for detail. He is an outstanding trial advocate, always thoroughly prepared and able to think on his feet.

Andrew has a forensic eye.’ ‘He provides a commercial overview.’ Andrew’s drafting skills are comprehensive, his pleadings are a pleasure to read.’ “

A forceful advocate. He has a brilliant manner and is sensible and down to earth. A shining star.”

Very hard-working, he never misses a deadline and his work is very detailed. He is absolutely first-rate and one of the most robust leaders in this space.”

Andrew is very astute and incredibly hard-working. He has a very forensic approach to breaking down the component aspects of each claim.”

A brave advocate who will stand his corner in front of a difficult judge. Clients love him as he speaks their language and provides very sensible and commercial advice. ‘He’s excellent with clients, has a keen eye for detail and is a powerful and persuasive advocate.“

Superb advocate, very good in Court. Also provides clear and concise advice which gets to the heart of a case without dwelling on peripheral issues. Very good manner with clients, relatable and engaging.”

Primarily acts in the defence of clients in significant industrial disease and personal injury cases. He has an impressively deep understanding of areas stretching beyond asbestos diseases, offering enviable expertise in cases involving noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and hand-arm vibration syndrome. ‘He’s particularly strong on procedure and good on his feet. He’s easy to deal with and turns around papers very quickly.’ “

An exceptionally good trial advocate, who is also incisive and pragmatic with his advice.”

Leading personal injury barrister in the Western Circuit, adept at handling a variety of issues including stress, RTA and industrial disease claims. ‘He’s thorough, analytical and provides very commercially pragmatic advice.’ ‘Technically superb and extremely forensic, yet still able to adopt a pragmatic approach to claims.’ ‘Very effective in court.’ “

Formidable on his feet; he takes no prisoners.”

Leading personal injury barrister in the Western Circuit, adept at handling a variety of issues including stress, RTA and industrial disease claims. His cases concern serious injuries sustained in accidents at work. ‘He has a very good understanding of the case law and is an authority on asbestos claims.’ ‘He is knowledgeable, incisive, pays attention to the detail and is extremely efficient with his paperwork. He provides practical and thorough advice.’ ”