SILK PROFILE

Andrew Sutcliffe KC

UK Bar 2026

3 Verulam Buildings

Ranked in 4 practice areas

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

All Circuits

9 years ranked

Media & Entertainment

London (Bar)

31 years ranked

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

20 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

21 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Andrew Sutcliffe KC is an experienced litigator with a broad commercial practice, ‘commended for the quality of his work and the tenacity he shows when handling it’. He is ‘technically excellent but his particular strength lies in the courtroom. His style is clearly welcomed by judges and his cross-examination technique is both incisive and thorough’. Andrew is praised for his ‘excellent advocacy, dedication and support – a real team player’. His distinctive style separates him from the pack and he is considered ‘ruthlessly effective in battle’ by those who have seen him in action. He may be ‘absolutely charming’ but he is ‘more than capable of putting the boot in when necessary’. He has an extensive banking practice, acting both for and against financial institutions, is ‘one of the best around’ when it comes to commercial fraud and has acted in many of the leading entertainment disputes over the years.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture - All Circuits

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Andrew Sutcliffe KC regularly represents the National Crime Agency and other prosecuting authorities. A recognised practitioner in fraud and other civil law areas, he is particularly skilled in civil recovery proceedings arising from claims under POCA legislation. Sutcliffe is highly experienced in obtaining disclosure and property freezing orders.

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Media & Entertainment - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Andrew Sutcliffe KC offers expert counsel on an array of media issues as part of a broader practice. He has longstanding experience of involvement in many significant music, film and publishing cases. He has acted in cases involving major musical artists and bands as well as publishers.

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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Andrew Sutcliffe KC has a strong practice spanning banking and finance, civil fraud and professional negligence matters, and has further expertise in media and entertainment cases. He advises on a wide array of matters and acts for leading banks and financial institutions.

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Strengths

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He has a real strength in fraud work and is a joy to work with. He's very capable on both the strategic and technical sides of the case.
POCA Work & Asset ForfeitureUK Bar
Andrew Sutcliffe really knows the POCA area. He's regularly instructed by the DPP.
POCA Work & Asset ForfeitureUK Bar
He is considered, thoughtful and incredibly collegiate. He has gravitas in his advocacy and can read judges very well.
Media & EntertainmentUK Bar
Andrew is an absolute delight to work with. He is responsive, helpful and a pleasure to spend time with.
Media & EntertainmentUK Bar
People told me to instruct Andrew as he was a delight to work with and good in court, and both have been correct. He is completely reliable, razor-sharp in his legal analysis and assertive in court.
Media & EntertainmentUK Bar
Working with Andrew is an absolute pleasure. He is a real team player, incisive, calm and always one step ahead of the opponent.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar