Andrew Forsyth
Partner
Andrew is a partner in our Dispute Resolution team. He specialises in:
Andrew works with corporates, public sector clients and their insurers in representing their interests in court proceedings.
He has significant experience in defending personal injury claims from the marine, energy, utilities and construction industries. These are often high value and complex disputes involving contractual, indemnity, international conventions and cross-border issues.
Andrew is a valued advisor to clients with long-tail liabilities for industrial diseases including those caused by asbestos, noise and vibration. He is a frequent author, speaker and trainer on this subject. Andrew is the chair of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers Industrial Disease Sector Focus Team for Scotland.
He is ranked as a “Next Generation Partner” for defendant personal injury by Legal 500 in Scotland.
Andrew has a particular expertise in maritime claims. He represent owners, operators and other employers of those working on offshore installations and onboard a wide variety of vessels: from OSVs to ferries and from cruise ships to fishing boats. He is frequently instructed by P&I Clubs and marine insurers.
He is an experienced accident-investigator and is called upon in the immediate aftermath of an incident to carry out urgent investigations and represent the client’s interests with the relevant regulators, from the police and HSE to MAIB and MCA.
Andrew also represents clients in contentious and non-contentious commercial shipping matters including ship arrest, salvage, contract disputes and the drafting of, and claims arising from, charterparties.
Andrew sits on the Law Society of Scotland’s Maritime Law Sub-committee and is a ranked lawyer by Chambers UK for Shipping in Scotland.
Andrew advises clients of the firm on policy interpretation and the insurance implications of their business arrangements and associated warranties and indemnities.
He is experienced in acting for policyholders in coverage claims against insurers including where an indemnity has been refused.
Andrew acts for clients in claims arising from the carriage of goods and persons by sea, air and road. He acts shippers, carriers, freight forwarders and insurers on a wide variety of cargo claims. He has supported clients in their contract and conditions of carriage drafting.
Andrew is also experienced in advising ports and harbour operators on their rights and liabilities.
He holds a post-graduate diploma in Maritime Law.
"Andrew Forsyth is knowledgeable in his field and always takes the time to explain anything that I’m not sure about. He treats me with respect and nothing is too much trouble for him. He always goes above and beyond, which is fantastic, and this makes both him and the company far superior to competitors."
"Andrew has a lot of expertise in personal injury defence claims. He looks after his clients and is very responsive."
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