Andrew Crawford

Junior (Called for over seven years)

Year of call: 2014

General information

Andrew has a busy personal injury practice in the Court of Session and All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court, appearing for both pursuer and defenders. He is regularly instructed in matters involving accidents in the workplace, occupiers’ liability, and in fatal cases.

In 2022, Andrew was appointed as Standing Junior to the Office of Advocate General of Scotland.

Andrew graduated from the University of St Andrews in 1999 with a Master of Arts in Economics. He then trained as an actor, graduating from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art with a Postgraduate Diploma in Acting. 

Andrew went on to have concurrent careers, working as a strategy consultant in the City of London advising large UK and international corporates, whilst also acting professionally. He appeared in a number of films, television programmes and theatrical productions.

Andrew returned to University to study Law, graduating from the University of Edinburgh with the degree of Bachelor of Laws with distinction in 2011 and the Diploma in Legal practise in 2012. He has tutored on a variety of private and public law subjects on the LLB course at Edinburgh.

Andrew undertook a bar traineeship with Simpson and Marwick.

Recent Cases:

Caroline Beaton v Ocean Terminal Ltd, [2018] CSOH 74

David Brown v Aviva Insurance Ltd, [2017] SLT (Sh. Ct.) 257

SJ as Guardian of L v Cala Management Ltd [2019] SC EDIN 46

  • Devilmasters: Jane Smith, Duncan Hamilton KC and Niall McCluskey

Areas of expertise

Contact

T: 0131 260 5811

Legal 500 UK 2026 edition

Ranked Band 2 for Personal Injury & Medical Negligence – “A junior with excellent knowledge in the field of personal injury.” 

Steven Walker KC to speak at the flagship event of Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC)

We are delighted to invite you to attend the flagship event of Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) “International ADR Week 2022” with the most excited topic that you are looking for “Arbitration and ADR Beyond the Pandemic”. 

The webinar is entitled “Arbitration and ADR Beyond the Pandemic” and will feature Steven Walker QC of Themis Advocates.

14th July 2022 at 10:00 – 18:00 (GMT+7 Thailand time)

Please register from this link here

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Opening of the Legal Year Drinks Reception

Monday, 22nd September 2025 at 5.15pm

Joao’s Place within W Hotel, St James Quarter, Edinburgh, EH1 3AX

We are delighted to announce the return of our annual ‘Opening of the Legal Year Drinks Reception’, following the success of last year’s inaugural event. This occasion is set to become a cherished tradition in our legal calendar, and we would be thrilled to have you join us.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the city skyline, the W Hotel offers elegance, opulence, and a vibrant atmosphere—perfect for an evening of celebration and connection. We look forward to raising a glass with you as we mark the beginning of another exciting legal year.

Please RSVP by 18th September to Sara here.  

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