Andrew’s recent cases include:

• Michael Mantey -v- MOD [2023] EWHC 761 (KB): Andrew represented the Ministry of Defence in its defence of this claim by a former soldier for damages totalling £1.5 million for Non-Freezing Cold Injuries (NFCI). Although the Claimant discontinued his claim after the Defendant disclosed covert surveillance evidence, the Defendant proceeded to a trial before Eyre J. and obtained a finding that the claim was fundamentally dishonest pursuant to CPR Rule 44.16.
• Brian Muyepa -v- MOD [2022] EWHC 2648 (KB): Andrew secured the dismissal of a £3.7 million personal injury claim on the ground of fundamental dishonesty pursuant to Section 57 CJCA 2015 at a 12-day trial before Cotter J. involving oral evidence from 29 lay and 10 expert witnesses. This is also a leading authority on the duties of CPR Part 35 expert witnesses.
• Brian Muyepa -v- MOD [2021] EWHC 2236 (QB): Andrew represented the Defendant in its successful application before HHJ Auerbach to rely upon covert surveillance and social media evidence in relation to this Non-Freezing Cold Injury claim pleaded at £3.7 million.
• Various –v- MOD: Andrew is currently representing the Ministry of Defence in a significant number of high-value claims for Non-Freezing Cold Injuries (NFCI) and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) sustained by soldiers. These cases frequently involve limitation issues; difficult liability issues; complicated medical causation issues; significant quantum issues concerning the lost chance of a full military career with detailed loss of earnings and pension calculations; and complicated procedural case management issues.
• James Barry -v- MOD [2023] EWHC 459 (KB): Andrew represented the Defendant at an 8-day trial before Johnson J. in relation to this claim by a former Royal Marine for damages for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) sustained during his military service. The case concerned issues of contributory negligence, medical diagnosis and an Ogden 8 “disabled” future loss of earnings claim.
• SL -v- MOD: Andrew represented the Ministry of Defence in a claim by an Army WO2 injured in a Challenger Tank accident at Castlemartin Ranges, South Wales, in June 2017. The gun’s obturator pad had been removed for cleaning and it was fired with the pad missing. Ignition gases backfired into the tank’s compartment. Further propelling charges that were lying on the compartment floor exploded. They should have been kept in the secure charge bin. Two Corporals were killed and two others, including SL, were very seriously injured. SL’s injuries included burns to 35% of his body requiring skin grafts; the loss of all digits on his left hand; and PTSD. There was disputed expert evidence as to whether he had suffered a hypoxic or traumatic brain injury. A confidential settlement was negotiated at a JSM in November 2022.
• PR -v- TW and NFU Mutual: During 2021, Andrew represented the Defendants in relation to this road traffic accident claim valued at between £500,000 and £1m. Issues of fraud, fundamental dishonesty and covert surveillance arise. The claim is ongoing.
• Malcolm Carew -v- MOD [2019] 6 WLUK 858: Andrew defended the Ministry of Defence at the limitation trial in June 2019 in this claim by a former soldier for damages for Non-Freezing Cold Injuries. The claimant alleged fourteen cold exposures between 2004 and 2016. Six of the cold exposures were ruled to be time-barred; six were permitted to proceed; and two were accepted to be in time. The claim settled following the limitation trial.
• Watson –v- MOD [2016] EWHC 3163 (QB): On 8^th April 2016, Andrew acted alone against leading counsel in successfully representing the Ministry of Defence in its application before H.H.J. Yelton to adduce covert surveillance evidence three weeks before the start of a trial in a claim pleaded in excess of £2,000,000.
• C -v- MOD: Andrew represented the Ministry of Defence in a claim by an Indian soldier who suffered a traumatic below-knee amputation whilst participating in a joint training exercise with the MOD in the UK. The claimant returned to India. The case raised various difficult issues including the correct quantification of loss under English law where the claimant’s rehabilitation will take place in India; the cost of care in India; the reasonableness of Indian prosthetic provision; the use of English and Indian experts; and consideration as to whether a different discount rate should be applied under the Damages Act 1996. The claim settled at a JSM in March 2020 for £700,000.
• ERS -v- BTL: Andrew defended a haulage company against a substantial claim by its motor insurer for the reimbursement of sums paid out to third parties following a serious road traffic accident when a lorry collided with a Metrolink tram in Manchester. The case raised difficult issues concerning forms of consent and assignment, material non-disclosure, Section 151 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and unjust enrichment. The case settled at a Mediation in January 2020.
• L –v- H and M: Andrew represented the defendants in a claim arising from a riding accident at a livery yard in which the claimant fell from a horse and was rendered paraplegic. The claimant was represented by leading counsel. The claimant’s schedule of loss exceeded £4 million. Andrew successfully negotiated a settlement of £150,000 in January 2018.
• B –v- CPS: In July 2016, Andrew successfully represented the Crown Prosecution Service in the Court of Appeal when the claimant’s oral application for permission to appeal was refused. Andrew also successfully represented the CPS at the civil jury trial in February 2015 involving allegations of malicious prosecution and misfeasance in public office.