Andrew Yuile

Profile

Andrew prides himself on being easy to work and communicate with; thorough and persuasive in his court work; and clear, concise and practical in his advice work. He understands the importance of meeting client and court deadlines, and in providing value for money. 

Andrew appears in all courts and tribunals, at first instance and on appeal. He appears unled, with senior counsel, and leading more junior counsel. He provides written advice or advice in conference depending on client needs.

Andrew has experience in a wide range of areas, but practices predominantly in public and government related law, both for and against government authorities. This includes:

• Administrative law / review of government decisions, including merits review and judicial review of decisions in migration, NDIS, social security, and veterans entitlements matters
• Constitutional law
• Privileges and immunities, including public interest immunity, national security and legal professional privilege in criminal and civil matters
• Proceeds of crime
• International law and human rights
• Civil regulatory
• Common law / tort cases for and against government, including negligence and unlawful imprisonment 

Andrew is also on the external panel of counsel for the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. 

A list of recent cases in which Andrew appeared is available in the “cases” tab in this profile.

Before coming to the bar, Andrew was Counsel Assisting the Commonwealth Solicitor-General, Justin Gleeson SC (2014-2015); was a solicitor in the Australian Government Solicitor Constitutional Litigation Unit (2012-2014) and Office of General Counsel (2010-2012); and was a solicitor at Clayton Utz (2009-2010).

Download Recent Significant Cases here.