About Andrew
At heart, Andrew is a litigator. He has extensive past experience of personal injury litigation and now specialises in actions against police, probate and probate litigation. Andrew is a skilled negotiator who looks to secure swift out of court settlements for clients where possible and pursues court litigation where necessary.
He has particular expertise in:
- Probate matters and probate litigation
- pursuing all types of compensation claims against the police and other detaining authorities
- human rights challenges against institutions and various arms of the state
Andrew advises clients upon all aspects of bringing compensation claims against the police, prisons and other bodies in relation to false imprisonment, assault, malicious prosecution, trespass, misfeasance and discrimination.
More recently, Andrew has been increasingly engaged in probate work including probate litigation and solving issues involving disputed estates.
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Professional Credentials, Memberships and Accreditations
Cases
Andrew has been involved in bringing a great many compensation claims including an entrapment/malicious prosecution claim against The News of the World that alleged wrongdoing by Mazher Mahmood also known as ‘the fake sheikh’; successfully challenged a will where a relative was accused of fabricating documents so as to take property not belonging to them, and recently settled a malicious prosecution claim against the Metropolitan Police which includes allegations of manufacturing of evidence, corruption and manipulation of ‘supergrass’ evidence, for over £100,000.
Mental health human rights work in 2002/3 saw Andrew bring a leading test case against the government for delays in scheduling Mental Health Tribunals. This case saw Andrew give interviews on Radio 5 Live, Radio 4’s Today Programme and on Channel 4 News.
Rees, Vian & Vian -v- Commissioner of the Police of the Metropolis (2018)
This was a malicious prosecution case won on appeal in the Court of Appeal and which saw our client awarded £104,000 in compensation. Andrew represented an innocent man, Garry Vian, who was maliciously prosecuted for the murder of Daniel Morgan in 1987.
KB & Others -v- The Mental Health Review Tribunal (2003)
Andrew represented a psychiatric patient in a claim for damages against the Mental Health Review Tribunal for delays in scheduling of tribunal hearings. This was the first case in the UK where damages were awarded for a breach of the Human Rights Act 1998.
Career
- GN Law, Director (2012-present)
- GN Law, Partner (2006-2012)
- Galbraith Branley Solicitors, Partner (2000-2006)
- Galbraith Branley Solicitors, Solicitor (1996-2000)
- Galbraith Branley Solicitors, Trainee Solicitor (1994-1996)
Education
- Legal Practice Course, College of Law, Guildford (1993-1994)
- LLB (Hons), University of Essex (1990-1993)
Personal Interests and Activities
In his spare time, Andrew writes children’s books. You can visit his own website at www.andrewguile.com.
Andrew is also a long-standing Brighton & Hove Albion fan and regularly drives to the south coast to watch them play. Andrew, when not working, writing and spending time with his family, loves going to the cinema, reading and playing football.
What Clients and Professionals Say
- “I would always recommend Andrew to anyone. He kept me informed and worked tirelessly to win my case.”
- “Andrew Guile treated me with the utmost compassion, respect and belief. I couldn’t recommend GN Law enough.”
- “GN Law took up my case. At first, I met Andrew Guile, who treated me with the utmost compassion, respect and belief. He assured me that he and he’s team of specialist lawyers would do their utmost to help me, he also made me feel at ease.” Gerard Clemnt – Trustpilot
- “The directors, Andrew and Omiros are approachable and I’ve benefitted from their sound advice on different opinions.” Toyin Adeyeye – Trustpilot
- “I thought Andrew was very helpful and he was very understanding, and always answered my emails” Sharon – Trustpilot
- “Excellent service by Andrew Guile. Highly recommended. Highly efficient, conscientious and quick to respond to any queries or instructions.” Ann – Trustpilot
- “Andrew was very prompt in regard to reviewing our case, in fact within 48 hours. He put explained the risks, cost and possible actions we could take. Most appreciated and fully recommended.” So C Man – Google
- “Andrew has been fantastic in helping us with our inheritance battle and reasonably priced for all his work, thank you.” Marissa Craddock – Google
