SILK PROFILE

Andrew Kinnier KC

UK Bar 2026

Henderson Chambers

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Group Litigation

All Circuits

4 years ranked

Product Liability

London (Bar)

18 years ranked

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

Public Procurement

London (Bar)

11 years ranked

Health & Safety

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Henderson Chambers

Practice Areas

Product liability: acting for defendants in group and unitary actions, particularly relating to pharmaceutical products, medical devices and motor vehicles. Inquests and public inquiries: acting as Counsel to the Inquiry and representing core participants in major public inquiries; Public procurement: advises central government, local and other public authorities on a broad range of procurement matters (particularly defence-related); Health & safety law: represents corporate clients in respect of regulatory prosecutions, civil proceedings and inquests.

Career

Educated at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge (1991-95) (BA 1st Class Honours; MA); Caled 1996 Middle Temple (Queen Mother-Fox Major Entrance Scholarship). Junior Counsel to the Crown (A Panel 2011-18; B Panel 2008-2011); Junior Counsel to the Welsh Government (Public Law - A Panel, 2012-18; Public Law Panel, 2008-2012); Counsel to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (2017-2024). Appointed KC in 2018. Welsh Government KC Panel (2018-)

Professional Memberships

ALBA; BEG; HSLA; PIBA; Procurement Lawyers' Association; South Eastern Circuit; Fellow, Royal Society of Arts; Fellow, Royal Statistical Society.

Publications

Contributor - Halsbury's Laws of England (Vol 37); Specialist Contributor - Bullen & Leake Precedents & Pleadings (15th-19th editions); Specialist Contributor - Kluwer's Manual of International Product Law (1st and 2nd editions).

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Group Litigation - All Circuits

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Andrew Kinnier KC is an experienced defence-side advocate in group actions involving product liability claims. He has acted in emissions cases in the automotive sector as well as pharmaceutical and medical products cases including the vaginal mesh litigation.

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Product Liability - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Andrew Kinnier KC receives very high praise for his involvement in complex product liability cases, particularly those concerning defective medical devices and pharmaceutical products. His broader pharmaceutical experience includes unitary actions, regulatory work, product testing and labelling claims. He regularly advises on both civil and criminal liabilities and is sought after by several leading instructing solicitors, who regard him as a pleasure to work with.

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Andrew Kinnier KC has a strong inquests practice concentrating on deaths in the workplace, bolstered by his deep knowledge of health and safety law. He is noted for having assumed a central role in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and he is currently instructed by the Welsh Government in the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.

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Public Procurement - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Andrew Kinnier KC of Henderson Chambers is held in high esteem for his procurement practice. He concentrates on heavy advisory work primarily relating to European structural funds, large-scale services agreements, major infrastructure and regeneration projects, as well as court and arbitration work.

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Health & Safety - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Andrew Kinnier KC handles a wide range of cases in the health and safety field. He is particularly adept at handling matters arising in the construction and railway sectors. He frequently acts for his clients at inquests.

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Strengths

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Andrew is highly charismatic and exceptionally capable of distilling and defusing complexity. His advocacy skills are very strong, demonstrated by successful outcomes in high-stakes cases.
Group LitigationUK Bar
His merits and strategy have been excellent. He offered valuable insight and has been personable.
Product LiabilityUK Bar
Andrew is an assured advocate, a great team player and pleasant to work with.
Product LiabilityUK Bar
Andrew Kinnier is highly intelligent and gives sound advice. He is always accessible and willing to take time to address the matters arising.
Product LiabilityUK Bar
Andrew is an extremely hard-working and caring practitioner who is able to distil really difficult stuff into digestible submissions and arguments.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar
I really rate Andrew Kinnier KC. He takes very complex and technical evidence, distils out the key points and addresses them very efficiently. He is a very proficient advocate.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar