Andrew Morse

He has a meticulous eye for detail and achieves excellent outcomes.

Legal 500 2023

Andrew Morse

  • Called in 2000

Inquests

Andrew’s practice in recent years has included regular instructions to represent interested parties at inquests.  He is currently briefed to represent a Welsh Health Board in an inquest into the deaths of two nurses from Covid-19.  He is also briefed to represent the Fire Brigades Union in an inquest in West Wales into the death of a firefighter on a training exercise.

He has appeared at inquests into deaths in custody, deaths in care homes and deaths arising from negligent medical treatment.  Instructions to act for bereaved families are often the start of his involvement in actions leading to damages claims.

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Notable Cases


Re: CN
Acting for the Claimant who sustained a TBI in an accident at work.  Settlement achieved at a JSM for a sum of £1 million.

ST v Welsh Government
Led by Lloyd Williams QC in a claim arising from a highways accident in which the Claimant suffered a TBI.  The claim posed considerable liability issues.  Settlement achieved circa £1 million.

Re: L
Acting for the Claimant in a fatal accident claim settled at a JSM for a sum circa £1.7 million

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Re: GR v Tata
Acting for the Claimant in a TBI claim from an accident at work.  Settlement achieved at JSM for £400,000.

Re: A
Led by Lloyd Williams QC, acting for an infant claimant who sustained catastrophic injuries at two weeks old from a car accident.  Settlement achieved and approved for approximately £14.5 million.

RE: DW
Led by Lloyd Williams QC in a claim settled at JSM for circa £4 million.  The Claimant suffered spinal injuries in a motorbike accident leading to parplegia.

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Appointments & Memberships


Wales & Chester Circuit

 

Education & Qualifications


Inns of Court School of Law, BVC – 1999 – 2000

Diploma in Law, University of Glamorgan – 1998 – 1999

B.Soc.Sci (Politics), University of Manchester – 1995 – 1998

 

Directory Quotes


“He is technically excellent.” “Andrew is able to communicate well with clients and lawyers alike.” “Andrew demonstrates excellent practical application of his knowledge and experience. He has a very good bedside manner with clients.” Chambers UK 2023

“He is very knowledgeable in personal injury matters and has an excellent bedside manner with clients. He has a meticulous eye for detail and achieves excellent outcomes.” Legal 500, 2023

“He’s very professional” Chambers UK, 2022

“Andrew is very empathetic with clients and is also very flexible when working with you and towards what you require.  He has an excellent commercial and practical approach to claims” Legal 500, 2022

“He has a fantastic eye for detail and is able to break down complex legal principles into easily digestible pieces.  He easily builds a rapport with everyone involved in the case, from the lay clients through to the medical experts.” Chambers UK, 2021

“He has an uncanny ability to connect and relate to claimants of varying backgrounds” Legal 500, 2021

“Particularly recommended for cases with complex causation issues” Legal 500, 2020

 

Personal Interests


A keen rugby player in his younger years, Andrew now enjoys playing golf, skiing and watching sport.  An occasional runner, having completed several marathons and half-marathons.  Aside from sport Andrew enjoys travel, spending time with his family and, in recent years, the frustrations of learning to play the piano.