LAWYER PROFILE

Andrew Forsyth

UK 2026

Burness Paull

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Insurance

Scotland

4 years ranked

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant

Scotland

5 years ranked

Shipping

Scotland

13 years ranked

About

Provided by Burness Paull

Practice Areas

Andrew is a partner in our Dispute Resolution team. He specialises in:

*The defence of insured claims, including personal injury

Andrew works with corporates, public sector clients and their insurers in representing their interests in court proceedings.

*Maritime claims

*Insurance coverage advice and disputes

*Transport law

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Insurance - Scotland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Andrew Forsyth advises insurer clients on a range of matters, including marine and personal injury claims. He also assists policyholders with coverage disputes.

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Shipping - Scotland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Andrew Forsyth is regularly called upon to advise clients on shipping and cargo claims. His clients include P&I clubs, insurers, vessel owners and harbour authorities.

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Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant - Scotland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Andrew Forsyth is an experienced defendant personal injury lawyer who has particular expertise in marine matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Andrew provides excellent, succinct advice. He is commercially aware and adopts a practical approach in litigating and settling claims.
InsuranceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Andrew is intelligent, understanding, straightforward and a pleasure to work with.
InsuranceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Andrew Forsyth has good knowledge and experience, and is approachable and pragmatic.
InsuranceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
A superb partner with a brilliant depth of knowledge and understanding of the industry, but his advice is always blended with pragmatism.
ShippingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is able to identify key issues in the claim and put this into a simple and efficient advice setting out the parameters and what the next steps are.
ShippingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
We have been impressed by his proactiveness in negotiating with the opponents and adopting a pragmatic and practical approach in finding a reasonable solution for all parties.
ShippingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession