About Andrew
Andrew is married with three daughters. His interests include cars , travel, boating and spending quality time with friends and family.
In addition to his legal practice, he is involved in a number of commercial enterprises including a Web3 tech venture and land developments.
Andrew has a keen interest in pro bono initiatives and was a founding and long serving member of the Bell Gully Pro Bono Programme. He also served for several years on the MFE Environmental Legal Assistance panel, by ministerial appointment.
Andrew is of Whanau a Apanui, Rangitane and Ngati Kahungungu desent.
Recognition and Testimonials
Andrew has consistently been acknowledged by leading legal directories as being among New Zealand's most skilful and effective resource management lawyers.
Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific 2022
Ranked as a Band 1 environment and resource management practitioner:
“[Andrew] is highly regarded for his extensive knowledge of resource management issues and often advises on large infrastructure and energy projects”
"Andy is at the top of his game"
Clients particularly appreciate his capability in disputes:
"He is an exceptional negotiator. While in court, he manages the process and issues in debate, for the benefit of the client."
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 - Inducted into the “Hall of Fame”
To be considered eligible for the Hall of Fame, lawyers must be widely regarded as being at the very top of the profession, and consistently ranked as leading individuals by The Legal 500 for a number of years. Legal 500 describes Andrew as friendly, strategic - a strong litigator. It provides the following client testimonial:
“Andrew Beatson is exceptional. His advice is concise, pragmatic and spot-on. He sees the big picture and cuts out the fluff. We always focus effort in the right area, there is no wastage and therefore time (i.e. costs) are also kept to a minimum.”
IFLR 1000 2022
Andrew was ranked as a “Highly regarded” leading lawyer and identified as an expert in project development.
Doyles Guide
Andrew was recognised as one of a small group of “pre-eminent” Environment and Resource Management Lawyers in 2019, 2020 and 2021.