Andrew Short KC shortlisted for ‘Barrister of the Year’ at The Lawyer Awards 2023

We are delighted to announce that Andrew Short KC has been shortlisted for ‘Barrister of the Year’ at The Lawyer Awards 2023.

The Lawyer Awards have been the ultimate stage for legal mastery in the UK, honouring top-notch lawyers and powerhouse firms across diverse areas.​

Andrew Short KC’s practice centres on pensions, employment, and general commercial work.

He has acted in many of the leading employment cases relating to discrimination in pay and pensions, including Abdulla v Birmingham City Council, Brierley v Asda, McCloud v Lord Chancellor, and Sargeant v LFEPA. His recent notable pensions cases have included the landmark case of Lloyds Banking Group Pension Trustees Ltd v Lloyds Bank [2030] EWHC 3135 (Ch), Britvic PLC v Britvic Pensions Ltd & Mohun [2021] EWCA Civ 867  and the recent McGaughey & Davies v USS Ltd [2022] EWHC 1233 (Ch).

His “practical” and “realistic” approach together with his “great understanding of the commercial issues in a case” makes his strategic advice and his advocacy highly sought after by his clients, whether they are national or international companies or organisations, public bodies, trustees, trade unions or individuals.

The Lawyer Awards Ceremony

With over 400 applications to the awards, Andrew has been shortlisted alongside 7 other barristers for this prestigious award. The ceremony will take place on 20 June 2023 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel.

To find out more on Andrew, contact Nick Levett +44 (0)20 7427 4908.

News 5 May, 2023