Experience
Andrew is a Partner and leads our professional indemnity team in Manchester. He defends claims against professionals including architects, design & build contractors, consulting engineers of all disciplines, surveyors, valuers, insurance brokers and accountants.
Andrew's work has a heavy focus on the defence of claims against construction professionals and design & build contractors and also contractual issues, both contentious and non-contentious. He is currently acting in several claims involving cladding issues. He also undertakes recovery actions on behalf of insurers and their policyholders, usually arising out of design and build matter.
Andrew also provides coverage advice and represents insurers in challenges to declinature of indemnity.
He assists clients in reaching commercially driven results outside the confines of litigation and he is well-versed in the full range of dispute resolution options, including involvement in arbitration, adjudications and numerous mediations as well as court proceedings.
Testimonials
- "Andrew MacLeod heads the team and has experience in the handling of complex claims against construction professionals and insurance brokers"
- "Andrew MacLeod has a strong reputation for his defence of construction professionals. Sources regard him as a proactive and strategic lawyer who gets results through finding ways to resolve matters"
- "Andrew MacLeod gets quickly to the issues that matter and provides clear strategies"
- "Andrew MacLeod attracts work which would usually be sent to a London firm/office. No doubt this is a result of his legal skills and the high level of service which he provides. His analysis is shrewd, pragmatic and reflects the commercial realities. He is a delight to work with"
- Andrew MacLeod "is precise and considered in his approach and he delivers on time"
- "Andrew MacLeod is truly outstanding"
Legal 500/Chambers & Partners 2018-2024.