Andrew Spooner specialises in commercial dispute resolution including:
Complex claims for breach of contract and negligence particularly in the manufacturing and engineering industries
Shareholder disputes and other claims arising out of Corporate Transactions
Partnership disputes for professional and other partners including solicitors doctors surveyors accountants and farmers
Claims involving Directors Duties including various claims against directors and senior employees for breach of confidentiality
Injunctions – including successfully applying for and supervising Search and Seizure Orders
Defending proceedings by Regulatory bodies including the Health and Safety Executive, Trading Standards and the Environment Agency
Andrew sits as a Deputy District Judge on the Midland Circuit hearing a variety of Civil claims. He is an accredited Mediator and uses mediation wherever appropriate as a method of resolving cases for clients. He also sits as a member of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hearing cases involving professional conduct of solicitors.
For many years, Andrew has been cited as a leader in his field by Chambers Directory of the Legal Profession.
Interests
Golf, fell walking, cinema, reading and watching cricket.