Andrew Francis


Year of Call: 1977

"The restrictive covenant king." "He is the guru of rights of light." "He has thorough knowledge of the law, offers practical suggestions and deals with instructions very quickly." 

Chambers & Partners, 2022
Portrait of Andrew Francis

Practice Overview

Andrew’s practice has a very strong emphasis on real property law. He is recognised as a leading authority on the law of restrictive covenants affecting freehold land, and on the law of rights of light. He has been instructed in many of the major cases in these areas of law in the last three decades. He is the author of a textbook on restrictive covenants, and  a co-author of textbooks on rights of light and private rights of way.

News & Events

  • News

    Andrew Francis writes for New Law Journal: What lies beneath?

    In an article for New Law Journal, Andrew Francis considers two ‘subterranean’ property cases, highlighting the importance... Read More

    News

    Andrew Francis writes for New Law Journal: BEWARE THE BOILERPLATES!

    In an article for New Law Journal,  Andrew Francis covers the recent judgement in Mackenzie v... Read More

  • Events

    Commercial Property Litigation Online Conference

    Location: Online
    Read More

    Events

    Property in Practice 004: Right to Light issues

    Location: Serle Court, 6 New Square, Lincolns Inn, London, WC2A 3QS
    Read More

  • "Andrew is a very well-respected figure in rights of light property disputes."

    Chambers & Partners, 2025
  • "Andrew is very strong on rights of light and is exceptionally analytical and bright."

    Chambers & Partners, 2025
  • “He is exceptionally clever, can absorb an enormous amount of complicated information and presents clear and committed advice. On his feet, he is utterly superb.”

    The Legal 500, 2025
  • Very knowledgeable, approachable, helpful and always willing to go out of his way to assist.

    Chambers & Partners

Education & Qualifications

Oxford University (Keble College) 1973-1976. First Class Honours in Jurisprudence 1976. M.A. (1998).

Memberships

Chancery Bar Association 

Property Bar Association

Pyramus & Thisbe Society

Former member of Ministry of Defence Research Ethics Committee

Former appointee to the Independent Scientific and Technical Advice Register (ISTA) (Ministry of Defence)

Former member of Law Commission’s Advisory Board on Rights of Light Remedies Reform

A Bencher of Lincoln’s Inn 

Associate Tenant at Trinity Chambers, Leeds.

VAT Number

333297652

Notes

Authorised by the Bar Standards Board to accept instructions under the Public Access rules.

In the Press

See under “Articles” above.

News & Events

  • News

    Andrew Francis writes for New Law Journal: What lies beneath?

    In an article for New Law Journal, Andrew Francis considers two ‘subterranean’ property cases, highlighting the importance... Read More

    News

    Andrew Francis writes for New Law Journal: BEWARE THE BOILERPLATES!

    In an article for New Law Journal,  Andrew Francis covers the recent judgement in Mackenzie v... Read More

  • Events

    Commercial Property Litigation Online Conference

    Location: Online Read More

    Events

    Property in Practice 004: Right to Light issues

    Location: Serle Court, 6 New Square, Lincolns Inn, London, WC2A 3QS Read More