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Practice Areas
ADR
Alternative
Dispute
Resolution
(ADR)
includes
all
of
the
methods
of
resolving
disputed
matters,
including
arbitration
and
mediation,
but
excluding
recourse
to
litigation
in
the
courts.
ADR
is
becoming
increasingly
important
as
clients
often
prefer
the
advantages
ADR
offers,
including:
confidentiality,
party
control
over
the
procedural
rules
and
timing
of
the
resolution
process,
international
enforceability
of
arbitral
awards,
and
the
possibility
of
significantly
reduced
costs
and
less
damage
to
the
continued
business
and
personal
relationships
between
the
parties.
From
a
straightforward
mediation
between
trustees
and
beneficiaries
to
a
large-scale
commercial
arbitration,
Andrew
Rinker
has
the
experience
and expertise to advise and represent a party or to act as mediator or arbitrator.
Andrew
Rinker
understands
that
critical
to
the
success
in
ADR
is
the
ability
to
understand
readily
the
interests
and
needs
of
each
of
the
parties,
develop
creative
solutions
and
alternatives
quickly,
present
advice
authoritatively
and
persuasively,
negotiate
on
a
principled
basis,
engender
trust
and
confidence
and
achieve
a
satisfactory
and
pragmatic
resolution to the dispute.
Arbitration
Andrew
Rinker
is
involved
in
domestic
and
international
arbitrations
within
his
various
fields
of
expertise.
He
acts
as
arbitrator
and
as
advocate
for
parties
involved
in
the
arbitral
process.
He
is
a
Fellow
of
the
Chartered
Institute
of
Arbitrators,
a
qualification
based
on
extensive study, examination, peer review and experience.
Mediation
Andrew
Rinker
is
available
to
act
as
a
mediator
and
as
an
advisor
and
advocate
to
mediating
parties.
The
mediation
process
is
different
from
litigation.
Mediation,
although
not
binding
on
the
parties
until
a
final
settlement
agreement
is
finalized,
offers
many
of
the
advantages
of
arbitration,
but
is
also
designed
to
address
the
overriding
commercial
interests
of
the
parties
rather
than
focusing
on
technical
legal
issues
and
to
resolve
disputes
in
a
manner
where
the
parties
can
afterwards
continue
their
commercial
relationship
in
a
mutually
beneficial
way.
He
is
a
member
of
the
Standing
Committee
of
Mediation Advocates.
Commercial and Contractual Disputes
A
substantial
part
of
Andrew
Rinker's
work
includes
advising,
drafting
contracts
and
other
commercial
documents
and
appearing
in
commercial
disputes
in
the
courts
and
in
domestic
and
international
arbitrations.
Mr.
Rinker's
breadth
of
commercial
litigation
expertise
covers
the
smallest
contractual
claims
to
large-scale,
multi-party
business
litigation.
He
handles
claims
based
on
dishonesty,
misrepresentation,
breach
of
fiduciary
duty,
bribery
or
other corrupt payments, conspiracy and accessory liability.
Some
commercial
claims
are
not
brought
in
the
Commercial
Court,
but
require
specialized
remedies
and
relief
available
only
from
the
Chancery
Division.
These
cases
may
include
those
with
claims
for
breach
of
fiduciary
duties,
shareholder
disputes,
accounting
and
the
imposition
of
constructive
trusts.
Andrew
Rinker
can
bring
the
necessary
knowledge
and
expertise of both commercial and chancery litigation where required.
Andrew
Rinker
possesses
not
only
commercial
legal
expertise
but
also
practical
business
experience
and
training
as
a
company
director
himself.
These
skills
and
talents
enable
him
to
identify,
understand
and
analyse
quickly
the
complex
business
issues
facing
directors,
the
business
environment
in
which
decisions
are
made,
the
business
pressures
on
directors,
the
personal
reputations
at
stake
and
the
business
customs
and
practices
which
are
relevant
to
the
dispute
in
issue.
Andrew
stands
out
among
lawyers
because,
unlike
most
lawyers
who
lack
business
experience
and
practical
business
knowledge,
he
has
these
capabilities.
This
holistic
understanding
allows
Andrew
to
identify
and
develop
useful
and
effective
strategies,
alternatives
and
solutions
to
commercial
disputes.
His
talents
also
enhance his abilities to negotiate successful outcomes to commercial disputes.
Andrew
also
understands
clients
are
naturally
concerned
about
the
inherent
delays,
costs
and
uncertainty
of
litigation.
These
alternative
dispute
resolution
strategies
may
allow
resolution
of
the
client’s
commercial
conflicts
with
greater
confidentiality,
reduced
costs,
greater
speed
and
efficiency
and
the
more
likely
possibility
of
continued
workable
business
and personal relationships.
Civil Fraud
Andrew
Rinker's
practice
in
the
making
and
defence
of
civil
fraud
claims
extends
from
the
early
advisory
stages
to
trial
and
the
recovery
of
the
assets
in
the
UK
and
internationally.
He
is
experienced
in
civil
claims
arising
from
dishonesty,
misrepresentation
and
breach
of
fiduciary
duty
and
in
asset
recovery.
Asset
recovery
may
include
piercing
the
corporate
veil,
the
imposition
of
constructive
trusts
and
claims
against
third
parties
who
have
participated
in
or
received
proceeds
from
the
fraud.
Andrew
brings
his
business
education
as
well
as
his
special
training
and
experience
as
a
company
director
to
assist
him
in
ferreting out the schemes and tactics of the wrong-doers.
Company and Partnership
Andrew
Rinker’s
depth
of
knowledge
of
company
law,
experience
in
company
direction
and
directors’
duties
as
a
multiple
company
director,
his
qualification
as
a
Master
of
Business
Administration
and
as
a
Chartered
Director
by
the
Institute
of
Directors
provides
him
with
a
comprehensive
understanding
of
the
sensitive
and
complex
issues
arising
from
shareholder
disputes,
breaches
of
fiduciary
duties
by
company
directors
and
officers,
accounting
and
auditing
negligence,
corporate
governance
responsibilities
and
corporate
disclosure
obligations
and
the
remedies
available
therefor
such
as
monetary
damages,
rescission,
equitable
compensation
and
the
remedies
arising
out
of
wrongful
disposals
of
company
assets.
Additionally,
Andrew
Rinker’s
knowledge
of
company
law
and
actual
experience
in
the
corporate
boardroom
is
of
great
value
to
clients
in
his
commercial,
partnership, professional negligence, private client, trusts and tax cases.
Andrew
Rinker
provides
advice,
drafting,
litigation
and
advocacy
services
in
all
aspects
of
partnership
law.
His
experience
extends
from
typical
domestic
partnerships
to
international
corporate
joint
ventures
and
investment
structures,
limited
liability
partnerships and associations of professionals.
Andrew
possesses
the
intelligence,
creativity
and
breadth
of
understanding
and
experience
to
handle
your
company
and
partnership
business
in
a
confident,
highly
capable,
professional
and
discrete
manner.
Mr.
Rinker
offers
advice,
litigation
and
advocacy
in
relation to a wide range of contentious and non-contentious company matters, such as:
•
Shareholder disputes
•
Shareholder agreements
•
Shareholder derivative actions
•
Article 994 petitions
•
Share and business sale agreements
•
Breach of warranty disputes
•
Financial assistance
•
Directors' duties and negligence
•
Disqualification of directors
•
Partnership disputes
•
Accounting/audit negligence
•
Corporate takeovers and restructurings
•
Mergers and acquisitions
•
Flotations
Andrew
works
well
with
and
is
skilled
at
coordinating
your
teams
of
directors
and
other
professional advisers.
Natural Resources
Andrew
Rinker
handles
cases
involving
natural
resources
and
mining
businesses,
sectors
in
which
he
has
specialist
industry
knowledge.
This
work
often
includes
drafting,
negotiation
and
advocacy
both
in
the
UK
and
internationally,
including
lease
drafting,
disputes
relating
to
oil
and
gas
exploration,
finance,
production,
supply,
distribution
and
transportation.
Mr.
Rinker
also
acts
in
disputes
involving
mineral
rights
and
the
property-related
issues
arising
out of the terms of mineral leases.
Financial Services
Current
and
detailed
knowledge
of
the
complex
and
evolving
legislation,
rules
and
case
law
is
critical
in
financial
services
work.
Difficult
issues
in
this
complex
sector
require
specialist
knowledge, intelligence, creativity and advocacy skills.
Andrew
Rinker,
in
addition
to
his
legal
and
business
qualifications,
also
possesses
all
of
the
knowledge
and
training
required
by
the
Financial
Conduct
Authority
(FCA)
for
certification
as
an
Approved
Person
to
advise
and
deal
with
the
public
in
all
financial
products.
Andrew
earned
the
Certificate
in
Private
Client
Investment
and
Management
and
is
a
Fellow
of
the
Chartered
Institute
of
Securities
and
Investment.
He
also
earned
qualification
certificates,
recognized
by
the
FCA
to
qualify
to
work
in
Corporate
Finance,
Securities,
Derivatives,
Packaged
Products,
Corporate
Risk
Management,
Risk
in
Financial
Services,
Financial
Services
for
Directors
and
Investment
Operations.
This
broad-based
knowledge
and
training
make
Andrew
virtually
unique
among
barristers
dealing
with
financial
services
matters.
Andrew
Rinker
advises
and
assists
on
financial
services
matters,
including
such
cases
requiring:
•
Advice
on
the
Financial
Services
and
Markets
Act
2000
and
the
underlying
rules,
regulations and guidance
•
Advice on private equity investments
•
Advice on unit trusts, OEICs and other collective investment schemes
•
Claims for poor investment advice
•
Professional negligence claims in the financial services field
•
FSA enforcement and disciplinary proceedings
•
Insider dealing, market abuse and money laundering.
Media and Entertainment
Andrew
Rinker
acts
in
disputes
arising
in
the
fields
of
music,
publishing,
film
and
television,
especially
in
case
involving
intellectual
property
rights,
restraint
of
trade
and
breach
of
contract.
Andrew
has
attended
advanced
training
in
this
field
and
has
significant
practical
experience.
He
has
also
been
involved
in
the
negotiation
of
important
contracts
for named talent.
Professional Negligence and Indemnity
In
professional
negligence
and
professional
discipline,
Andrew
Rinker
has
acted
for
both
claimants
and
defendants,
with
particular
expertise
in
the
fields
of
financial
services,
legal
services, accountancy and tax and share and company valuations.
His
work
includes
claims
in
relation
to
negligent
advice
and
valuations,
compliance
with
regulatory
requirements
and
disciplinary
proceedings.
His
experience
in
the
legal
field
includes
cases
of
negligent
advice
of
solicitors
and
barristers,
mismanagement
of
litigation
and of commercial transactions and errors in the drafting of legal documentation.
Andrew
Rinker
works
relentlessly
to
achieve
the
best
results
for
his
clients.
He
examines
every
aspect
of
the
case
meticulously
to
uncover
the
optimum
outcome.
He
vets
all
issues
of
liability,
causation,
contributory
fault
and
damages
to
fashion
the
best
litigation
or
settlement
strategy.
In
addition,
Mr.
Rinker
is
a
mediator
and
arbitrator
who,
where
appropriate
for
his
client,
can
assist
in
resolving
disputes
without
the
necessity
for
costly
litigation.
Andrew
Rinker’s
experience
encompasses
professional
negligence
work
involving
claims
against
solicitors,
barristers,
accountants,
finance
practitioners
and
company
directors.
His
work in this field might encompass:
•
Advising on the merits of potential proceedings.
•
Advising on the applicable pre-action protocol.
•
Drafting statements of the client’s case.
•
Advising on reports to insurers.
•
Appearing at interlocutory hearings.
•
Advising on evidence, tactics, merits and settlement.
•
Advising on the content of witness statements.
•
Assisting experts to express their opinions clearly.
•
Advising on mediation matters and appearing at mediations.
•
Appearing at trials and subsequent appeals.
Property
Andrew
Rinker
serves
as
a
director
of
companies
in
the
residential
and
commercial
property
development
and
management
business
and
of
companies
in
timber
and
farming.
He
is
a
Fellow
of
the
Royal
Institute
of
Chartered
Surveyors
(FRICS).
He
can
advise
on
disputes
involving
property
development
and
management,
leases,
property
finance
and
syndicate structuring.
Regulatory Law
Regulation
is
pervasive
and
increasing
in
every
area
of
business
and
human
activity.
It
is
becoming
increasingly
complex.
Andrew
Rinker
has
experience
in
certain
specialist
areas
of
regulatory
law
including
financial
services,
legal
services,
sport
and
media
and
entertainment.
He
advises
and
assists
clients
to
improve
their
working
practices
to
comply
with
applicable
regulations.
Mr.
Rinker
explains
relevant
regulations
and
delivers
practical
advice
and
efficient
and
economical
solutions
that
ensure
compliance
with
the
minimum
of
disruption
to
clients’
businesses.
Where
disputes
are
already
pending,
he
represents
clients
at
public
inquiries
or
disciplinary
hearings
and
as
at
any
subsequent
appeals
or
judicial
review.
Private Client, Trusts and Estates and Taxation
Andrew
Rinker
brings
intellectual
ability,
commercial
knowledge
and
discretion
to
his
private
client,
trusts
and
estates
and
taxation
work.
He
remains
up
to
date
with
all
developments
to
ensure
clients
get
the
best
advice.
His
experience
encompasses
a
wide
range
of
non-contentious
and
contentious
trust
work
for
private
clients,
business
and
non-
profit
organisations.
Andrew’s
practice
includes
tax
planning,
drafting
wills
and
trusts
under
wills
or
lifetime
settlements
and
litigation
concerning
the
administration
and
variation of estates and trusts.
From
domestic
arrangements
for
the
preservation
and
distribution
of
family
wealth
to
complex
tax
and
succession
planning,
Mr.
Rinker
provides
advisory
and
drafting
assistance
and
strong
advocacy
skills
in
representation
at
all
stages
of
the
legal
process
where
the
matter becomes contentious.
His practice includes advice, document drafting and advocacy on:
•
The scope of trustees' powers and duties.
•
Domestic and international probate and trust disputes.
•
Disputes between beneficiaries or with executors or trustees.
•
Inheritance and capital gains tax, including offshore tax planning.
•
Trust and estate taxation generally.
•
The
validity
of
wills
and
applications
under
the
Inheritance
(Provision
for
Family
and
Dependants) Act 1975.
•
Professional negligence claims relating to trust administration and tax planning.
•
Charity related issues.
•
Applications to the Court of Protection.
Taxation
Andrew
Rinker's
work
in
tax
law
extends
to
advice
and
representation
in
company,
commercial,
property
and
private
client
matters
and
in
disputes
about
direct
and
indirect
taxation.
He
also
has
experience
with
maintenance
funds,
entrepreneur’s
relief
and
other
speciality tax situations.
Law Offices of Andrew Rinker
33 St James’s Square
London
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Office:
+44 (0) 20 7112 8655
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Email:
andrew@rinker-law.com
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