Andrew Harris

Andrew Harris, Director at Schweikert Harris, brings extensive expertise in infrastructure, construction, engineering, insurance, and commercial litigation. Admitted in 1998, Andrew began his career with Freehills, now Herbert Smith Freehills, before joining Schweikert Harris in 2007. He possesses significant experience advising consultants, principals, and contractors within the construction and engineering sectors, alongside his work with insurers on complex claims. Andrew's deep knowledge in the infrastructure insurance domain is recognised by clients for its precision and effectiveness. Holding a Master of Laws with a focus on advanced insurance law and construction subjects, Andrew has spent the past 15 years offering strategic and routine guidance on risk management and claim defence for major infrastructure projects across Australia. His career prior to his current role includes significant tenures as a Senior Associate at both Herbert Smith Freehills and Hogan Besley Boyd, where he focused on commercial litigation, construction, and insurance matters. With his academic foundation shaped at Queensland University of Technology, Andrew holds both a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws, underscoring his commitment to excellence in legal practice.