Andrew features in the top bands of both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. The current editions of the directories state:
Legal 500 2022
Andrew is ‘just perfect for getting deals done where the parties need a push. He is solutions-focused, and always finds a way to get the parties talking – and early in the process‘. Paton – a former partner at Pinsent Masons LLP – has mediated in excess of 1,200 cases to date, and is particularly experienced in professional negligence claims involving solicitors, barristers, accountants, architects, engineers, surveyors, financial advisers and insurance brokers. He is also active in relation to construction matters, as well as property and commercial claims.
Chambers & Partners 2022
Andrew Paton of Independent Mediators is an expert mediator with a wealth of experience in professional negligence disputes. He is also experienced in insolvency, partnership and employment cases.
“Andrew had a good grasp of the key facts and issues. He was frank when it was apparent that on certain issues a middle ground could not be achieved, but continued to work to try and narrow the gap overall.”
Who’s Who Legal: Mediation 2021
Listed as one of the World’s top mediators in this International Directory. Andrew Paton “knows the field back to front”. He brings a “confident and highly competent approach in order to get the job done.” Andrew is “a favourite mediator” with a wealth of experience in professional indemnity disputes. Respondents note: “He always gets it done.”