Andrew Post

Year of call: 1988

Specialist areas: clinical negligence, costs, healthcare and disciplinary law

Education:  Trinity College, Cambridge: MA History (entrance scholar); City University: PGDL (distinction); ICSL: Bar Finals (placed second overall); Astbury Scholarship, various awards and prizes.

Appointments:  Assessor for High Court costs cases

• Burgess v Tameside and Glossop Acute Services NHS Trust QBD 2009. Complex cerebral palsy case where the Claimant had suffered both chronic partial hypoxia and a perinatal stroke. Settlement achieved just before trial for £ 2 million; level of settlement included element for consequences of stroke.
• Roach v Home Office QBD 2009: test case successfully establishing recoverability of costs of inquest in subsequent civil proceedings.
• C v W [2008] EWCA 1459: determination by Court of Appeal of approach to setting of success fee in circumstances where liability has been admitted; dealing with the way in which the Part 36 risk should be taken into account.
• Lord Chancellor v Rees [2008] EWHC 3168: determination of fees due to criminal barristers for massive VAT frauds under ex post facto assessment.

 

"'Polished performer' Andrew Post elicited praise from instructing solicitors, who note that 'he has broad medical experience and is tactically astute.' Commentators feel that he is "extremely flexible in his approach" as a result of the fact that he works for both claimants and defendants." Chambers UK 2010

“Andrew Post is renowned for his keen mind and erudition. 'One of the cleverest people acting in the area, he is an ingenious opponent,' said one rival. Often instructed by leading City firms on settlements, he is said to shine both on paper and in technical matters. His popularity with clients is further enhanced by his 'down-to-earth approach and clear, practical advice.' He has acted for eminent clients in a number of appeals over the past year, proving 'a robust, confident advocate' in all he does'." Chambers UK 2009

"Andrew Post has enjoyed his own significant successes in recent months. Something of an expert on cerebral palsy cases, he is a 'thorough, pragmatic and sympathetic' junior who is valued for his 'expert dissections of cases and his pleasant manner with clients'." Chambers UK 2009