Andrew's main area of practice is claims arising from the carriage of goods by sea, road and air and other related areas such as warehousing.
As well as the full range of transportation issues, Andrew also regularly advises on related insurance matters.
Co-Author of "CMR: Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods by Road" (3rd edition 2000).
Acted for the successful claimant in Davis 'v' Stena Line (2005) (negligent rescue of man overboard).
Andrew enjoys music and sport.
“He is both very bright and very knowledgeable”
Chambers UK 2012
(transport: road carriage/commercial band 1)
“Andrew Messent is personable, helpful and thoroughly knowledgeable”
Chambers UK 2011
Leading Individual (Band 1)
“Phenomenally bright and affable - a pleasure to litigate against”
Chambers UK 2010
Leading individual
“Academically minded and an excellent player”
Chambers UK 2009