Andrew brings over 30 years of experience as a Town Planner and Environmental Lawyer, with a strong track record in advising on major infrastructure projects and environmental policy across the UK and internationally. His diverse expertise spans development consent for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) in England, complex infrastructure consents in Scotland and Wales, and strategic advisory roles across energy,transport, and environmental sectors. He has advised on a wide range of major developments including nuclear new build and advanced nuclear technologies,energy transmission, wind and solar projects, airport expansions, deep-water ports, heavy and light rail systems, and energy-from-waste facilities.

Known for his strategic insight and ability to lead across complex regulatory and planning environments, Andrew is frequently called upon to advise governments, agencies, and developers on high-stakes infrastructure delivery. His advisory style is grounded in clarity, policy expertise, and a robust understanding of legislative frameworks, enabling efficient project outcomes and stakeholder alignment.

Andrew most recently served as an Appointed Member of the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM), contributing to the UK’s Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) strategy during a pivotal phase. His governance experience also includes Board roles with the NDA Research Board,the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), and as a Non-Executive Director of Nevis Technologies Limited. These positions reflect his leadership in both innovation and regulation across the built and natural environment sectors.

Consistently involved in developments in environmental law and infrastructure governance, Andrew is a member of the Environmental Law Association, International Nuclear Law Association, International Bar Association, Royal Town Planning Institute, Energy Institute, and actively contributes to national and international regulatory discussions.

Andrew holds an LLM and LLB from the University of Strathclyde, an MA (Hons) in Geography from the University of Aberdeen, a Diploma in Town Planning from Heriot-Watt University, and is completing a PhD in Law at the University of Aberdeen.