Andrew has been a partner with Aitken Partners (formerly Aitken Walker & Strachan) since 1990 and is presently the Managing Principal of the firm. He is an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation. He acts for individuals, partnerships and small, medium and large private companies who are conducting or involved in a wide range of businesses including farming and agricultural enterprises and frequently acts in disputes concerning a family business or enterprise.Andrew’s preferred approach is to resolve disputes (whether at mediation or otherwise) in order to avoid costly (and often emotionally charged) litigation, but is equally adept at representing his clients in all courts.Andrew has represented his clients in all State Courts from the Magistrates’ Court to the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court and in the Federal Courts including the Federal Magistrates’ Court, Federal Court and the High Court.Andrew has a particular expertise in advising persons of their entitlements under the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act when their land is compulsorily acquired.Andrew was a member of the Commercial Litigation Advisory Committee of the Specialisation Board of the Law Institute of Victoria from March 2002 to early 2008 where he acted as an examiner on applications for specialisation for commercial litigation. He was a director of Public Interest Law Clearing House from 1996 to 2004 which reflects his commitment to pro-bono work by the legal profession.Specialties: Experience in Litigation and Dispute Resolution