Tanfield Chambers
Andrew Butler KC is a seasoned barrister at Tanfield Chambers since 1995, specializing in property-related professional negligence and contractual disputes, with a background in commercial law. In addition to legal practice, Andrew serves as the Deputy Chair of Governors and Trustee, also leading the Grants Committee at John Lyon's Charity since August 2020. Andrew Butler KC holds a 2.1 degree in Classics from the University of Oxford, where education was completed from 1987 to 1991, and attended Harrow School.
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Tanfield Chambers
Tanfield is a specialist property set and a ‘force to be reckoned with’ in Real Estate and Property Law. Regarded, by peers, clients and the wider property sector as unrivalled on the subject of Enfranchisement and Right to Manage, the set has related expertise in areas such as Property Damage, Commercial Disputes, Banking & Mortgages, and Professional Negligence. Being recognised by Chambers UK 2022 as a leading set for real estate litigation, ranked in Band 2, the directory has reported: Tanfield Chambers is highlighted for the expertise of its members in landlord and tenant disputes. Recent matters handled by barristers at Tanfield have involved lease disputes, restrictive covenants and development issues. The team has a strong knowledge of enfranchisement and members have recently been instructed in numerous high-profile cases including Hope Community Church (Wymondham) v Phelan, the second case in 100 years on qualification under the Places for Worship (Enfranchisement) Act 1920. One source says that the set shows “outstanding professionalism,” and another notes that it has “impressive barristers.” Operating from its member-owned premises just outside Gray’s Inn, Tanfield Chambers consists of 52 barristers, 9 associates and a highly acclaimed team of clerks and administrators. Tanfield Chambers is fast obtaining a name for its innovative approach, commitment to alternative service provision and excellent client care. This includes an extensive client training programme and resource provision schedule, a highly praised client care and feedback structure and a number of internships for trainees.