Overview
Andrew Foden practises across a wide range of civil matters, with particular expertise in employment law, commercial litigation, personal injury, and property disputes. Known for his meticulous preparation, forensic approach to evidence, and robust advocacy style, Andrew regularly appears in the County and High Courts, Employment Tribunals, and has acted in Public Inquiries and Inquests. He also frequently represents clients in complex mediations and joint settlement meetings.

Key Practice Areas
• Employment Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Personal Injury
• Professional Negligence
• Human Rights & Police Misconduct
• Property & Chancery
• Housing – Residential & Commercial
• Planning
• Civil Costs

Notable Cases & Experience
Successfully represented Ms Anni Healey in her unfair dismissal and discrimination claim against Lancashire County Council.

Acted for Mr Stephen Eddies in a human rights claim against Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which gained national media coverage via Channel 4 News.
Represented a former police officer in a High Court claim against three police forces, securing compensation for physical and psychiatric injury caused during a training exercise.
Regularly instructed in high-value contractual disputes, complex civil trials, and cost litigation matters.

Qualifications & Memberships
• LL.B (Hons) – 1987
• LL.M (Employment Law), University of Leicester – 1997
• Former Solicitor (Admitted 1991)
• Deputy District Judge – appointed 2001 (Northern Circuit)
• Called to the Bar – 2013 (Middle Temple)
• Northern Circuit
• Member of Chambers’ Costs Team

Over the years, Andrew has dealt with some of my most complex and sensitive cases. In each case, Andrew’s attention to detail, his absolute commitment to the client and his willingness to see each case through, generally to an excellent conclusion whatever obstacles are encountered on the way, is truly next to none. It has been and truly is a great pleasure and privilege to work with Andrew, who has always approached each case collaboratively and always with the client’s best interests at the forefront of his thinking and approach. I would commend Andrew to anyone,- even my opponents.

- Mark McGhee, Solicitor, R James Hutcheon Solicitors