Russell Cooke Putney London 2

About Andrew

I understand that clients seek my advice during challenging and uncertain times. I provide clear, pragmatic advice and a responsive service to help secure the compensation they deserve. I aim to resolve disputes without the need for court proceedings, however I am a confident litigator and will pursue court proceedings when necessary.

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.
Client (2024)

Experience

  • Mr X v London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (2026): Acted for the claimant in a medical negligence claim arising from the performance of an unnecessary circumcision procedure without informed parental consent. Secured a £75,000 settlement for physical and psychological injuries.

  • Mr X v (1) ZC (2) Mulsanne Insurance (2024): Acted for a cyclist who suffered orthopaedic and psychological injuries following a road traffic collision. Secured settlement without the need for legal proceedings.

  • Inpatient assault claim: Acted for a vulnerable psychiatric inpatient who was sexually assaulted by an agency nurse while detained under a mental health trust's care. The claim included damages for psychiatric injury and a Human Rights Act claim for breach of Article 3, resulting in a favourable settlement.

  • Occupiers' Liability claim (2026): Acted for a cyclist who sustained significant orthopaedic and head injuries after slipping on temporary construction boarding. Achieved settlement following the issue of proceedings despite liability being denied and allegations of contributory negligence being made.

  • Fatal clinical negligence claim: Acted for the estate of a deceased patient in a claim arising from an alleged delay by an ambulance service in responding to an emergency call. Despite liability being denied throughout, achieved settlement through correspondence.

  • Delay in diagnosis of testicular torsion: Acting for a claimant in a medical negligence claim arising from delayed diagnosis resulting in the loss of a testicle. Liability was admitted and settlement achieved.

  • CM v London Borough of Croydon Council (2024): Acted for a claimant in a Highways Act claim involving serious dental and facial injuries caused by a pavement defect. Secured compensation, including future treatment costs, despite liability remaining disputed.

Memberships

  • Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

My case was taken on by Andrew Debrah who was excellent in every way.
Client (2024)

Education

  • Read Law at the University of Surrey.

  • Passed the SQE1 and SQE2.

Andrew's highlights

News

30.09.2026

Russell-Cooke secures £75,000 settlement following failure to obtain informed parental consent for childhood circumcision

The claimant, a 22-year-old man, received £75,000 for the failure to consent his parents in relation to a circumcision procedure carried out when he was aged four years and 10 months old. He was left with permanent scarring and psychological...
Andrew Debrah, Legal assistant in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, personal injury and medical negligence team.
Andrew Debrah
3 min Read
News

10.09.2026

World Suicide Prevention Day: why talking about suicide matters

World Suicide Prevention Day is on 10 September, a time dedicated to raising awareness of suicide, reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations about mental health...
Nimmisha Aslam, Senior associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, personal injury and medical negligence team. Andrew Debrah, Legal assistant in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, personal injury and medical negligence team.
Multiple Authors
3 min Read
Nimmisha Aslam, Andrew Debrah
News

06.03.2026

Medical negligence in elite sport: the High Court’s judgment in Ebanks‑Blake v Professor James Calder

At first blush, many might assume that medical negligence and sports law sit in separate spheres. In reality, they frequently intersect...
Andrew Debrah, Legal assistant in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, personal injury and medical negligence team.
Andrew Debrah
3 min Read
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