Partner
Andrew is a Partner in the award winning Real Estate Team. Andrew specialises in leases of retail property and purchasing property for personal pension schemes (SIPP/SSAS).
Andrew has particular expertise in franchise work with a food and drink element and transactions for SIPP/SSAS schemes. Key clients include the Subway food franchise, Loungers/Cosy Club restaurant/pub chain and Curtis Banks (personal pension trustees). Andrew and his team are accredited by the British Franchise Association (BFA).
He advises clients on all aspects of due diligence including title review, commissioning and reporting on searches and reporting on title, as well as drafting, negotiating and agreeing all legal documents including agreements for lease, leases, licence for alterations, underleases and side letters. He advises clients in respect of units at all stages of development both new and old in respect of registered and unregistered land.
Prior to private practice, Andrew was a graduate trainee at Eagle Star Insurance and went on to head up a team of loss adjusters.
He is recognised as a leading figure in Real Estate by the Legal 500.
Ashfords Real Estate Team was awarded South West Property Law Firm of the Year at the Insider Property Awards 2019.
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