New partner and head of construction for Withy King
Andrew Ash has joined UK Top 100 law firm Withy King as a partner, heading up its Construction and Engineering team.
Andrew joins the firm from Osborne Clarke LLP where he was an associate director for 14 years. He now heads Withy King’s construction and engineering team, a role previously held by the firm’s managing partner Graham Street.
Andrew handles high profile cases for UK and internationally-based clients, including utilities companies, commercial and residential property developers, contractors and specialist sub-contractors many of whom work in the rail, energy, renewables and offshore construction industries. He is also regularly invited to speak on legal issues at construction, engineering and property-related seminars, including those run by the RICS.
Commenting on his appointment, Andrew said: “I am extremely pleased to have joined Withy King at a time of significant growth and opportunity. I look forward to helping the firm to achieve its ambitions, particularly in the construction and engineering arena where it already has a growing reputation for the quality of its work.”
Withy King has also appointed Andzelika Kozakiewicz from international engineering consultancy, BuroHappold, who will be working alongside Andrew and other members of the construction team.
Withy King is a full service law firm providing a comprehensive range of services to businesses and private individuals. Withy King is a UK Top 100 law firm and was ranked 45th in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work for 2016 with a two star ‘outstanding’ accreditation.