Andrew Lancaster
Mediator & Legal Partner
Short Introduction
Andrew Lancaster is a mediator specialising in construction, public procurement, housing, local government and public sector disputes. As lead partner for construction and public procurement disputes at Anthony Collins Solicitors, he has extensive experience resolving complex commercial, infrastructure, workplace and governance-related conflicts.
Andrew has conducted mediations across the private, public and voluntary sectors and is particularly recognised for his expertise in public sector procurement, housing, social care, PFI projects and construction disputes. He combines specialist sector knowledge with a practical and approachable mediation style that helps parties navigate complex legal and commercial issues while maintaining constructive dialogue.
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About Work
Andrew mediates a wide range of commercial, construction, public sector and workplace disputes, with particular expertise in public procurement, housing, local government and infrastructure-related matters.
As lead partner for construction and public procurement disputes at Anthony Collins Solicitors, he regularly advises public bodies, registered providers, housing organisations and commercial clients on complex disputes, investigations and regulatory matters. His work includes issues arising under the Public Contracts Regulations, Procurement Act reforms and major construction projects.
Andrew has extensive experience mediating construction disputes, partnership and shareholder disagreements, professional negligence claims, workplace conflicts, housing matters and commercial contract disputes. More recently, he has become particularly active in complex PFI disputes involving local authorities and major contractors.
Clients value Andrew's relaxed but highly effective style. He focuses on building trust quickly, understanding the key drivers behind a dispute and helping parties evaluate risk realistically. Drawing on his extensive public sector and construction experience, he combines detailed preparation with commercial pragmatism to help parties identify workable routes towards settlement.
Expertise
- Employment & Workplace
- Private Client
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Public Sector & Governance
- Equality & Social Justice
- Industry, Energy & Environment
- Healthcare & Personal Matters
- Technology, Media & IP
Languages
- English
- French
Awards
Former President of Birmingham Law Society 2011/12
Memberships
- Fellow of the Civil Mediation Council
- Member of the Society of Construction Law
- Former President of the Birmingham Law Society
Publications
https://www.anthonycollins.com/insights/ebriefings/the-social-housing-sector-and-raac-what-do-we-know-so-far/
https://www.anthonycollins.com/insights/ebriefings/strongautomatic-suspension-lifted-on-360m-framework-agreement-for-community-equipment-servicesstrong/