Bio
Andrew is a Real Estate Partner.
Andrew advises occupiers and investors on commercial real estate transactions, with expertise relating to complex leasing arrangements.
Drawing on decades of experience advising on high-stakes real estate transactions, he helps clients anticipate risk, reduce uncertainty and make informed decisions with confidence.
Andrew provides experience, perspective and reassurance to enable clients to navigate complexity, weigh competing priorities, and align decisions with their wider business objectives.
Examples of Andrew’s work include:
- Advising on the acquisition of a major regional office headquarters for a multinational financial services business, including a pre-let agreement, landlord refurbishment works, replacement building infrastructure, phased occupation arrangements and significant tenant incentives to facilitate a seamless relocation.
- Advising on the acquisition of a new-build operational facility for a global metal manufacturer, including planning and construction milestones, lease and sublease arrangements and the implementation of rooftop solar PV infrastructure to support sustainability objectives.
- Leading the real estate aspects of a headquarters relocation for a government agency, negotiating pre-letting, fit-out and guarantee arrangements to support a critical operational move.
- Aiding a flexible workplace provider manage more than 200 lease restructurings and variations across a national portfolio within 18 months, helping the client respond effectively to changing occupational requirements.
- Advising a national retailer on the expansion of their store portfolio, both through company-owned and franchised sites, to assist the client in achieving a balance between operational control, property risk and financial liabilities.
- Advising a property investment company throughout the investment lifecycle, from acquisition and redevelopment through to lettings and ongoing estate management of industrial assets across England.