About Andrew
Andrew advises clients who have suffered serious injury as a result of accidents or negligent medical care.
In his personal injury practice, he works on a broad range of claims including road traffic accidents, workplace accidents, fatal accidents and public liability matters. He has experience assisting senior lawyers on complex and high-value cases, helping clients secure compensation to support their recovery, rehabilitation and long-term needs.
In his medical negligence practice, he advises on claims involving delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, substandard consent and failures in treatment or care. He has a particular interest in cases concerning men’s health issues and orthopaedic injuries. He also has experience assisting with claims involving negligent mental health care and supporting families through the inquest process following deaths in medical settings.
Andrew's career at Russell-Cooke began in March 2022 as an administrative assistant before being swiftly promoted to legal assistant in September 2022. Andrew qualified as a solicitor in March 2026.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your exceptional assistance and commitment during the case. Your patience and detailed explanations were extremely helpful.
Experience
Mrs X v MC (2023): acted for the claimant, a pedestrian who suffered a degloving injury to her right calf in December 2021 when the defendant lost control of her vehicle and drove into her. The defendant admitted liability and the Claimant recovered a five-figure sum by way of compensation.
JP v GF (2024): acted for the claimant, JP, a cyclist who suffered a right extra-capsular, intertrochanteric hip fracture in a collision with another cyclist in August 2022. The defendant admitted liability and the claimant recovered a five-figure sum by way of compensation without the need to issue court proceedings.
CM v London Borough of Croydon Council (2024): Highways Act case. Acted for the claimant, a pedestrian who suffered serious dental and soft tissue injuries to the face and body following a tripping incident caused by a sizeable defect in the pavement. Liability was denied and remained in dispute throughout, however a settlement was negotiated in the pre-action stage and legal proceedings did not have to be issued. The claimant recovered a good amount of compensation, which included the cost of future dental treatment.
Mr X v (1) ZC (2) Mulsanne Insurance (2024): acted for the claimant, Mr X, a cyclist who was injured in a Road Traffic Collision when the defendant cut across the claimant’s path whilst attempting to turn right into a petrol station. As a result of the collision, the claimant sustained a right posterior glenhumeral shoulder dislocation, an Adjustment Disorder with depressive symptoms, travel related anxiety and concussion. The case settled without the need to issue legal proceedings.
Memberships
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
My case was taken on by Andrew Debrah who was excellent in every way.
Education
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Read Law at the University of Surrey.
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Passed the SQE1 and SQE2.
Andrew's highlights
06.03.2026
Medical negligence in elite sport: the High Court’s judgment in Ebanks‑Blake v Professor James Calder
05.03.2026
Settlement in vulnerable inpatient assault claim against Mental Health Trust
23.01.2026
Widower secures substantial settlement after clinical negligence – a case of complex care failings