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Overview
Andrew joined Chambers in March 2011 and was promoted to Senior Practice Manager in March 2019 before becoming the Deputy Practice Director in 2024. He works closely with Nicholas Luckman and John Treacy and is responsible (alongside Senior Management) for instigating and delivering agreed business strategies in order to ensure the smooth and professional service provided by Chambers to all clients and its members.
During his time in Chambers, Andrew has built experience across all teams in Chambers delivering professional services to domestic, international and offshore legal markets, Andrew also sits on the Management Board within Chambers.
Andrew remains responsible for the management and development of the members within Chambers. This involves all aspects of their practices, client relations, the management of their diaries and the assessment/negotiation of their fees. Andrew works across all specialist areas within Chambers.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys most forms of sport. In his spare time Andrew enjoys playing Padel, Tennis or Golf (in that order). Andrew has previously represented Great Britain at Real Tennis at a Junior Academy level after his knees failed him on the football pitch, he is an avid Arsenal fan.
Andrew Barnes is at the top of the clerking game and is on top of all the detail of the cases he manages and his barristers’ practice areas.
Andrew Barnes is fantastic leading at the front. Approachable, readily available and always finds me the right man/woman for the job.
Andrew Barnes is particularly enjoyable to work with.
Andrew Barnes and Jessica Edson are both super friendly, quick to respond and very approachable.
Nick Luckman, practice director, and Andrew Barnes, senior practice manager, are always available. They are very practical individuals, who want the best outcome for the client.