Andrew Paton qualified as a solicitor in 1981 having studied law at Exeter. On qualification he joined Pinsent & Co (now Pinsent Masons) at their Birmingham office and became a partner in 1986.

Mediation: Andrew was accredited by ADR Net in 1990 and by CEDR in 1993. 

Offices: He is former director of ADR Net Ltd; founder member of PIM (Senior Mediators), Chairman of the Association of Midland Mediators and board member of the Civil Mediation Council. 

Andrew has a wide range of experience in general commercial litigation, construction and property disputes and professional negligence. He has defended claims against surveyors, architects, engineers, insurance brokers, financial advisors as well as solicitors and accountants. He has over 19 years experience in mediation and has mediated over 550 cases. 

Having run the insurance litigation group at his firm for eight years, Andrew assumed a management role in 2004, becoming responsible for Risk Management, claims and complaints handling and professional indemnity insurance.