Bio
Andrew is a Corporate Partner.
From start-up sole traders and owner-managed businesses through to national and multinational corporates, Andrew has more than 30 years’ experience advising businesses on a wide range of legal and commercial matters.
His specialisms include business and company sales and acquisitions, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, reorganisations, demergers, investment arrangements, finance matters, and drafting and reviewing contracts (including technology and intellectual property agreements, distribution and agency arrangements, supply of goods and services contracts, standard terms and conditions, confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure agreements).
Andrew works closely with businesses across the franchising sector, with particular expertise in drafting and advising on franchise agreements, master franchise agreements, regional and area development agreements and related commercial contracts.
Examples of Andrew’s work include:
- Advising on a shareholder reorganisation for a family investment company, including considering the existing ownership structure, the commercial objectives of the family stakeholders, and the documentation required to put the agreed arrangements into effect.
- Advising on the acquisition of a global IT support and services company from a distressed group.
- Advising the UK master franchisee for an international fast-food franchise in relation to corporate structuring, shareholder equity and loan investments.