Bio

Andrew is a Partner in the firm's Innovation department, specialising in advising founders and entrepreneurs, tech start-ups and SMEs on fundraising, corporate governance, shareholder disputes, corporate arrangements and a broad range of commercial and contractual matters. He is also a highly experienced transactional lawyer, advising on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholders' agreements and complex commercial contracts. Andrew is the lead partner for M:Tech, Mishcon de Reya's legal mentoring programme for early-stage tech companies and runs legal surgeries, workshops and office hours for young tech businesses seeking guidance on legal matters. Andrew was called to the Bar in 2001 before transferring to become a solicitor and qualifying in 2003. He takes a frank and commercial approach to advising his clients, who rely on his counsel and his ability to act as a sounding board on matters affecting all aspects of their business. He has advised businesses in a diverse range of industries, including fintech, healthcare, education, fashion and brands, retail and charities. Andrew is also intimately involved in all aspects of the firm's graduate recruitment process and vacation scheme, including interviewing, assessing and supervising students and trainees. He has delivered numerous training sessions and thought leadership talks, both internally for the Mishcon Academy and externally at universities and law schools.