Andrew Gore
Called to the Bar in 1973
A highly experienced property lawyer with particular interests in land use, agriculture and public law, Andrew brings as much enthusiasm to the law as he did when he first joined Fenners, now allied to a great depth of experience.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Property
- Public law
Andrew Gore practises in freehold property and public law. His work often involves disputes where property and administrative law issues are intertwined.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Property: freehold property including land development and conveyancing negligence
- Public law: Public law: public services & administration; environmental law; planning
For more detailed guides to Andrew's work, please click on one of the practice areas listed.
HIS WORK
Andrew accepts instructions from members of the public, public bodies and property professionals as well as traditional referrals from solicitors. He mediated regularly for over 15 years and continues to act as a mediation advocate.
Despite the restrictions on public funding, Andrew welcomes legal aid instructions when available in his areas of practice . He is a member of Advocate, the Bar’s free legal service, and chairs two charitable bodies.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Highly experienced property barrister with a diverse practice. Gore handles development issues alongside land ownership and land use matters, such as disputes over boundaries and rights of way.
Strengths: Extremely knowledgeable and approachable.
Chambers and Partners 2022
PUBLIC LAW
Andrew Gore originally trained in specialist public law chambers before joining Fenners and has always maintained a practice in local government administration, planning and environmental law including judicial review alongside his property work. His cases often include property and public law elements.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Local government: public administration & democratic control; highways & public rights of way; local taxation; housing policy; markets; cemeteries; allotments; building control
- Environmental Law: village greens & commons; land drainage; inland waterways; waste disposal; noise; terrestrial pollution
- Planning: land development & enforcement; trees & woodlands; listed buildings; conservation areas
HIS WORK
Andrew accepts instructions from members of the public, public bodies and planning and property professionals as well as traditional referrals from solicitors. He appears for individuals and public authorities at enquiries, the High Court and Court of Appeal. At various times he has acted for or against most local authorities from Lincolnshire to Hertfordshire, and from Milton Keynes across to the East Coast.
Despite the restrictions on public funding, Andrew welcomes legal aid instructions when available in his areas of practice . He is a member of Advocate, the Bar’s free legal service, and chairs two charitable bodies.
Despite the restrictions on public funding, Andrew welcomes legal aid instructions when available in his areas of practice. He is a member of Advocate, the Bar’s free legal service, and chairs two charitable bodies.
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
R (Easton Parish Council) v Broadland District Council and others (2019 Planning Court): judicial review; local challenge to planning authority’s exercise of statutory powers
Mitchell v Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government [2013] EWHC 1849 (Admin) : town & country planning; noise; statutory appeal from inspector
Bennett v Copeland Borough Council [2004] EWCA Civ 672 [2004] RA 171 Court of Appeal: local taxation; second home liability
R v Braintree District Council ex p. Halls (2000) P & CR 266: sale of council houses; statutory powers of local authorities
Fenland District Council v Reuben Rose Ltd [2000] PLCR 376: town & country planning; listed buildings; mistaken exercise of statutory powers; injunctive relief
Andrew Gore is a highly experienced property lawyer.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Freehold property: land development; restrictive covenants; registered land adjudication; unregistered land & title problems; easements; rights of way; adverse possession; common land; minerals; water & drainage; conveyancing negligence
- Agricultural law: Agricultural holdings; farm business tenancies; claims covering the spectrum of rural disputes
HIS WORK
In addition to referrals from solicitors Andrew accepts instructions from members of the public, public bodies and property professionals.
Despite the restrictions on public funding, Andrew welcomes legal aid instructions when available in his areas of practice . He is a member of Advocate, the Bar’s free legal service, and chairs two charitable bodies.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Highly experienced property barrister with a diverse practice. Gore handles development issues alongside land ownership and land use matters, such as disputes over boundaries and rights of way.
Strengths: Extremely knowledgeable and approachable.
Chambers and Partners 2022
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Patrick v Bett, Gethin & Thornham Parish Council [2020] UKUT 36 (Upper Tribunal, Land Chamber): registered land; first registration; appeal; jurisdiction
Law v Haider [2017] UKUT 212 (Upper Tribunal, Tax & Chancery Chamber): registered land; use of restrictions; relationship with unilateral notices
White & others v Williams & others, Abrahams v Williams & others [2011] PTSR 1151: charging orders; unsecured creditors; charity trustee’s breach of trust
White & others v Williams & others [2010] PTSR 1575: cy-pres doctrine; ecclesiastical property
B v B (P Ltd intervening) [1995] 1 FLR 374: registered land; notice; priorities
Pennell v Payne [1995] Q.B. 192: agricultural holding; effect of surrender
Midland Bank v Cooke [1995] 4 All ER 562: landmark constructive trust case
QUALIFICATIONS
MA: Cambridge
Regional Judge of the First Tier Property Tribunal
Accredited Mediator: Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
Fellow: Chartered Institute of Arbitrators 1991-2018
Called to the Bar in 1973
MEMBER
- Agricultural Law Association
- Planning & Environment Bar Association
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
