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Andrew White KC

Andrew White KC

UK Bar 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Andrew White KC enjoys an international reputation as a commercial silk. He regularly appears as counsel in English High Court litigation, and international and domestic arbitrations, as well as mediations and expert determinations. He is regularly instructed by the world’s largest law firms on behalf of major construction, engineering and energy companies, governments and state entities. Most of his work is international in nature and in recent years he has acted in disputes in Europe, North and South America, Australia, the UAE and across Asia. He has been instructed as counsel in the Court of Appeal in Gibraltar, in the High Court of Hong Kong and in arbitrations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, Hong Kong, Brussels, Gibraltar, and Tanzania. Andrew has also been appointed as an arbitrator in UNCITRAL, ICC, SIAC, LCIA and ad hoc arbitrations in England, Singapore, Nigeria, Switzerland, Paris, Trinidad, Australia, New Zealand and New York.

Career

Educated University College Cardiff, LLB (Hons), 1975-79. Megarry Scholar and Hardwicke Scholar of Lincoln's Inn. Called to the Bar 1980, KC 1997, Bencher of Lincoln's Inn 2003. Appointed to both the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and the Astana International Arbitration Centre's panel of arbitrators.

Professional Memberships

TECBAR, COMBAR, Western Circuit.

Publications

Contributor: Atkins Forms and Precedents: Building Contracts.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Andrew White KC possesses a breadth of experience as a construction silk. He specialises in international arbitrations concerning the full spectrum of construction and engineering-related disputes, including those concerning oil and gas and transportation projects. He represents a myriad of clients, including contractors, joint ventures and construction companies across East Asia. He also acts in ad hoc arbitrations.

Construction - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Andrew White KC is a highly distinguished silk offering sophisticated advice across areas such as oil and gas and renewables. He regularly advises major clients in high-profile construction disputes at both the national and international levels. He has experience in representing both private companies and government bodies.

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Andrew White KC is often appointed as arbitrator on significant disputes, both domestically and internationally. He sits as chair and party-appointed arbitrator in SIAC, ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL arbitrations.

Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Andrew White KC is acclaimed for his diligence and deep experience handling matters in the energy sector, particularly those relating to the exploration and production of oil and gas. He has additional strength in claims of breach of contract, including those concerning conventional power projects.

Construction: Professional Negligence - All Circuits

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Andrew White KC handles a wide range of domestic and international disputes, including professional negligence claims arising from major oil and gas, shipbuilding, rail and engineering projects. His clients include contractors, public bodies, private employers, manufacturers and other professional advisers in the UK and internationally. He also accepts instructions from indemnity insurers.

Strengths

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  • Andrew is very detailed, driven and calm.

    International Arbitration: Construction/EngineeringUK Bar
  • Andrew has been very user-friendly and clear.

    International Arbitration: Construction/EngineeringUK Bar
  • He is a steady legal expert and he is top.

    ConstructionUK Bar
  • Andrew White is a top-class, pre-eminent senior counsel. He is a cool head in the most challenging situations.

    ConstructionUK Bar
  • Andrew White has gravitas and authority. He is experienced, clever and diligent.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar
  • Andrew is thoroughly prepared, hardworking, quick and responsive.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar

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