Andrew Austin > Chambers of George Coates > Guildford, England > Barrister Profile

Chambers of George Coates
Guildford Chambers
STOKE HOUSE, LEAPALE LANE
GUILDFORD
GU1 4LY
England

Work Department

Family.

Position

Family

Andrew accepts instructions in family law, specialising in private children and financial remedy matters.

Children Act

Andrew accepts instructions in the full range of private children disputes.

He has extensive experience dealing with allegations of domestic violence including assaults on children and partners both in Children Act and Family Law Act proceedings. He has also been instructed on applications for leave to remove from the jurisdiction.

Drawing on his extensive experience with vulnerable clients he is able to provide practical and appropriate advice. He is also experienced in the use of ‘special measures’ during contested hearings.

Financial Remedy Proceedings

Andrew deals with all aspects and stages of family finances including maintenance pending suit applications and contested final hearings.Family Law Bar Association

Career

Called 2009; Middle Temple.

Memberships

Family Law Bar Association

Education

University of Birmingham (LLB Law); BPP (Bar Vocational Course).

Leisure

Andrew is a keen golfer.

Lawyer Rankings

Regional Bar > South Eastern Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4

Andrew AustinGuildford Chambers ‘Andrew has clear written and verbal communication skills. He is well-liked by clients and solicitors and builds rapport easily. He has strong negotiation skills and aims to resolve disputes at the earliest possible stage.’

Regional Bar > South Eastern Circuit > Family: divorce and financial remedy

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4

Andrew AustinGuildford Chambers ‘Andrew is an extra miler. He provides a good rapport with the client and instructs solicitors.’