Andrew Newcombe QC came to the Bar after service in the Royal Marines. His main areas of law include the public and private law aspects of planning, compulsory purchase and compensation, Parliamentary, environmental and waste, local government, statutory undertakers, energy, highways, railways and tramways, the law of harbours, canals and navigation and associated areas.

Recent editions of Chambers & Partners variously describe:

..his reputation as an extremely strong practitioner. “He’s intellectual and has great forensic ability” state sources. “Even when he can sense things won’t work out, he’s always got a plan B. He makes the client feel very secure”.

(His) stock is particularly high when it comes to marine and energy related planning matters … His unique approach is described as “very old school – he cuts their throat and lets them bleed”.

(He) "has considerable intellect and is utterly focussed on the matter in hand whilst always remaining sensitive to his client's needs".

Andrew Newcombe does not participate in Planning Magazine's annual survey of planning lawyers and has asked not to be included in any resulting listings.