Andrew practises in civil law, with a focus on Commonwealth workers’ compensation law under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. Andrew regularly advises and appears for both applicants and respondents in disputes before the Administrative Review Tribunal.

Andrew’s other areas of practice include professional negligence, medical negligence and family law.

Before coming to the bar in 2021, Andrew had 15 years of experience as a solicitor with the Commonwealth government and in private practice.

Called to the Bar
2021

Admitted as legal practitioner
2005

Bachelor of Laws, Australian National University
2004

Bachelor of Arts, Melbourne University
2001

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Phone

02 6181 2095

Email

schofield@blackburnchambers.com.au

Practice areas

Common law / Personal injury
Employment law
Family law
Inquests and inquiries
Medical negligence
Professional negligence
Public / Administrative law
Workers’ compensation