Andrew advises a diverse client base of corporates, investment managers and banks on corporate transactions; the formation and operation of investment fund structures; financial regulation and other advisory work.

His expertise covers limited partnerships and other private fund vehicles, as well as London Stock Exchange quoted investment companies and related capital markets and Takeover Code transactions.

Representative transactions include:

  • Advising on the restructuring of FIM Windfarms 2 LP and the formation of Gresham House Wind Energy 1 plc, a public company vehicle focused on investment in windfarm assets with an enterprise value in excess of £70 million; and
  • Advising a FTSE 100 client on a £331 million asset backed investment vehicle set up for the purposes of funding its group pension scheme, an innovative transaction involving the use of intellectual property and real estate to provide asset backing and cash flows to the partnership – subsequently advising several other major corporates on similar structures.

Living Brodies' values

Andrew’s technical expertise, collaborative and pragmatic approach and ability to lead difficult negotiations are valued by clients.

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Highlights

  • An Associate Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (Corporate Finance).
  • Writes the Scotland chapter for the International Comparative Legal Guide to Alternative Investment Funds and the Practical Law multi-jurisdictional guide to Investment Funds in Scotland.
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Rankings

  • Ranked by the Legal 500 UK 2024 as a Leading Individual for Investment Funds.
  • Ranked individual for Partnership – Scotland by Chambers UK 2024.