Andrew Argyle
Andrew is Potter Clarkson’s group general counsel and a member of the firm’s board. Now a non-practising solicitor, he brings over 35 years of leadership experience in legal professional services, with a particular focus on people, strategy and management.
Andrew leads and manages much of the regulatory and contractual issues at Potter Clarkson, with support from external professionals where needed. His work covers a wide spectrum of issues in supporting colleagues across both the fee earner and business services teams, including the executive board and the partners.
A fifth-generation solicitor, he brings extensive experience from private practice and senior leadership roles. Before joining Potter Clarkson, Andrew was a partner and, for five years, managing partner at Shakespeares (now Shakespeare Martineau), a partner at Langleys (now Knights), and CEO of a barristers’ chambers in Leeds. He joined Potter Clarkson in 2013 as practice director and moved into his current, part-time role in May 2020.
Andrew was educated at Shrewsbury School, holds an LLB from the University of Birmingham, and qualified as a solicitor in 1984 through the College of Law, Guildford (now the University of Law).
- Over three decades of leadership experience in legal professional services
- Specialist in regulatory and contractual matters, as well as people and change management
- Deep understanding of Potter Clarkson, its people, strategy, management and internal communications
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- LLB, University of Birmingham
- Solicitors’ Finals, College of Law, Guildford (now University of Law)
- On the Solicitors’ Roll as a non-practising solicitor
- Member of the Law Society
About Andrew
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How We Live Our Values: Excellence
I relate to all the firm’s values, but I connect most with excellence, because my focus is on helping the firm run smoothly and supporting colleagues to work at their best. While I have legal experience, I’ve spent around fifteen years in senior management roles as managing partner, CEO, and practice director. These experiences, along with my study of people, mean I’m often the go-to person for a wide range of questions and situations. Whether it’s resolving issues, offering guidance, or helping shape decisions, my aim is to maintain the high standards our work demands.
In My Own Words
I’ve always had a love of people and a desire to help them. My Christian faith has shaped that outlook, and I’ve studied people through bespoke training and decades of professional experience.
I therefore find it particularly rewarding to be someone colleagues can turn to for advice or support, whether that’s a personal challenge or advising the executive board on a strategic or management issue. In many situations, I draw on past experience to help guide the best approach.
Life experience is a precious and valuable resource. It informs the support I offer at Potter Clarkson and also enriches my principal hobby, writing novels. I’m blessed to have now written five thrillers.
