Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Andrew Mitchell KC has established himself as a silk of choice for complex finance litigation, and has an especially strong standing in interest rate swaps disputes. He is also a noted practitioner in commercial dispute resolution and insurance cases. Mitchell is frequently sought out to defend banks against allegations of fraud, and has also appeared for them in PPI mis-selling claims cases. He further advises clients on complex securitisation and underwriting issues.
Strengths
He has a voracious appetite for complex cases and performed superbly at trial.
He is a subtle advocate with a playful cross-examination style which is devastatingly effective.
Andrew is a clear and persuasive advocate and is good at balancing clients' commercial objectives with the legal options.
Consumer Finance - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Andrew Mitchell KC is a well-regarded silk who is experienced in handling a variety of complex and high-value consumer finance matters. He is noted for his strength in handling group actions.
Strengths
He is incredibly experienced and is an absolutely fantastic barrister.
He is a very high-quality commercial advocate who presents submissions in a very appealing way for a judge. He is very good on his feet and very adaptable in court.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
The cleverest and most incisive things said in our case were said by Andrew Mitchell. He is brilliant.
Andrew is a very tough opponent who is combative in an attractive way. He is forceful and bright and has a very good court manner.
For cases needing a resilient and strong person, he is very good.
He gave a really masterful performance. Clients trust him.
Andrew is a forceful and intelligent advocate. He has a real presence in court and is able to carry complicated cases on his shoulders and deliver in an elegant way.