Andrew Spink KC

Career

Called: 1985

Silk: 2003

Practice Areas

Andrew Spink KC is a preeminent advocate with 39 years of experience, including 22 years as a silk. A former Chair of the Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR) and long-time Head of Outer Temple Chambers, he currently serves as a Deputy High Court Judge (King’s Bench and Chancery Divisions) and a Justice of the Astana International Financial Centre Court.

Andrew’s practice spans the full range of business law, with a particular emphasis on complex commercial contracts, trusts, fiduciary duties, and asset recovery. Recognized as the Legal 500 UK “Data and Crypto Silk of the Year” 2024, he is at the forefront of fintech and digital asset litigation. His expertise is further highlighted by his role as a registered DIFC Court advocate, where he advises the DIFC Authority on strategic law reform in areas such as company law, smart contracts, and banking.

Andrew is lauded by Chambers & Partners as an “extremely well-respected silk” with “exceptional advocacy skills.” Clients frequently seek his technical and strategic counsel early in litigation or during high stakes non-contentious matters, including M&A and regulatory issues.

Professional Memberships

Member of the DIAC, LCIA and AIFC International Arbitrations Centre panels of arbitrators