He will work across all practice areas, focusing on new business development whilst providing senior counsel to corporate clients and individuals.

His previous experience includes being a founding director of Ludgate Group, a partner and director of Luther Pendragon and a director of Polhill Communications.

Commenting on the appointment John Kiely, Managing Director of Smithfield, said; “Andrew is joining Smithfield as he is excited by the potential for the firm and wants to be somewhere where he can play a key role in helping shape and build the business. This is an important time for Smithfield as we continue to invest for growth and Andrew’s additional experience and network of contacts will play an important part in this process”.

Andrew added: "“It was time to move on from Redleaf Polhill as the merger had been successfully completed and I was looking for my next challenge. At Smithfield I will have a more hands on client facing role, which will get me back to winning business and advising clients – the two parts of consultancy I have always most enjoyed”.

Andrew can be reached at +44 (0)20 7903 0631 and asharkey@smithfieldgroup.com.