Andrew Short KC

Ranked in 4 Practice Areas

Star Individuals

Pensions

London (Bar)

17 Years Ranked

Band 1

Employment

London (Bar)

21 Years Ranked

Band 2

Group Litigation

All Circuits

5 Years Ranked

Band 4

Professional Negligence

London (Bar)

4 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Andrew Short KC

UK Bar

Career

Called: 1990

Silk: 2010

Professional Memberships

Association of Pension Lawyers

Commercial Bar Association

Employment Lawyers Association

Employment Law Bar Association

Financial Services Lawyers Association

Industrial Law Society

Practice Areas

Andrew Short KC maintains a premier practice focused on pensions, employment, and general commercial law. Renowned for his "practical" and "realistic" approach, Andrew is highly sought after by a diverse client base; including national and international corporations, public bodies, trustees, and trade unions who value his keen understanding of the commercial drivers behind complex litigation.

As a seasoned trial lawyer, Andrew brings decades of experience to bear in high-stakes, contentious claims. His ability to navigate hostile disputes with strategic precision has earned him long-standing recognition as a leader in his fields. He is consistently ranked for both Pensions and Employment in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, with peers and clients alike praising his robust advocacy and insightful counsel.

Beyond his work in the courtroom, Andrew is a respected thought leader. He frequently lectures on discrimination and pension issues and serves on the Consultation Board of Practical Law: Pensions.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Pensions - London (Bar)

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Andrew Short KC is highly sought after for his specialism in matters where pensions issues intersect with employment law. He is seen acting in some of the most significant pension disputes, often with discrimination or equalisation aspects. His client list includes trade unions and representative beneficiaries.

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Employment - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Andrew Short KC has come to be regarded among the legal profession as one of its foremost experts on equal pay. This is thanks to his involvement in a number of landmark cases in the field with potentially transformative ramifications for the retail sector. His practice also takes in important cases concerning discrimination claims, notably in the context of public sector pensions.

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Group Litigation - All Circuits

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Andrew Short KC is particularly well known for his appearances in high-profile employment and pensions group litigation, including equal pay claims.

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Professional Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Andrew Short KC has significant experience in professional negligence cases, typically relating to the management of pension schemes. He represents both solicitor defendants and corporate claimants.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Andrew is enthusiastic and approachable. He is always willing to talk through his advice with a view to ensuring it is what the client needs.

Pensions respondent
UK Bar

Andrew provides thorough and cogent advice in a clear and concise manner.

Pensions respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is willing to work with us and clients to develop and deliver best overall strategy on matters, rather than restricting himself to technical legal points.

Pensions respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is smart, approachable and sensible, and our clients trust him.

Pensions respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is sensitive to the client's position and commercial drivers.

Pensions respondent
UK Bar

Andrew Short is really sharp and his best trait is that he can pick out the winning point.

Employment respondent
UK Bar

It's fair to say that Andrew Short is undoubtedly an expert in equal pay. He is a very impressive individual.

Employment respondent
UK Bar

Andrew Short cuts through complex issues and distils it into intelligible terms.

Employment respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is peerless in the field of equal pay. He is also a brilliant advocate - charming, down to earth, never losing sight of the important points and fantastic at taking the Bench with him.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is masterful at bringing group claims. He can deal with procedure and the practical aspect, and is very good on the law.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is outstanding in every department.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

Andrew Short KC is an outstanding practitioner.

Professional Negligence respondent
UK Bar

Andrew Short KC is fearsomely intelligent, but able to articulate that intelligence in a commercial and pragmatic manner. He is a go-to silk for pensions work.

Professional Negligence respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is incredibly responsive and asks intelligent questions. He works collaboratively with you and interrogates instructions.

Professional Negligence respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is enthusiastic and approachable. He is always willing to talk through his advice with a view to ensuring it is what the client needs.

Pensions respondent
UK Bar

Andrew provides thorough and cogent advice in a clear and concise manner.

Pensions respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is willing to work with us and clients to develop and deliver best overall strategy on matters, rather than restricting himself to technical legal points.

Pensions respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is smart, approachable and sensible, and our clients trust him.

Pensions respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is sensitive to the client's position and commercial drivers.

Pensions respondent
UK Bar

Andrew Short is really sharp and his best trait is that he can pick out the winning point.

Employment respondent
UK Bar

It's fair to say that Andrew Short is undoubtedly an expert in equal pay. He is a very impressive individual.

Employment respondent
UK Bar

Andrew Short cuts through complex issues and distils it into intelligible terms.

Employment respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is peerless in the field of equal pay. He is also a brilliant advocate - charming, down to earth, never losing sight of the important points and fantastic at taking the Bench with him.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is masterful at bringing group claims. He can deal with procedure and the practical aspect, and is very good on the law.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is outstanding in every department.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

Andrew Short KC is an outstanding practitioner.

Professional Negligence respondent
UK Bar

Andrew Short KC is fearsomely intelligent, but able to articulate that intelligence in a commercial and pragmatic manner. He is a go-to silk for pensions work.

Professional Negligence respondent
UK Bar

Andrew is incredibly responsive and asks intelligent questions. He works collaboratively with you and interrogates instructions.

Professional Negligence respondent
UK Bar

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All Circuits

Court of Protection: Property & Affairs

Claire van Overdijk KC

Band 3

Andrew Short KC

UK Bar Guide 2026

Pensions + 3 more rankings

About

Career

Professional Memberships

Practice Areas

Chambers Review

UK Bar

Pensions - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Employment - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Group Litigation - All Circuits

Individual Editorial

Professional Negligence - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Strengths

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