Law firm DLA Piper has appointed Colin Andrews as Partner in their Toronto office.
Colin D. Andrews has joined DLA Piper's Real Estate group as a partner in the Toronto office. With a wealth of experience in various real estate transactions, Andrews is expected to bring valuable insights to the team.
Andrews' industry knowledge and practical insight are highly regarded by Robert Seidel, K.C., Canada Managing Partner. Seidel believes that Andrews' expertise will be an asset to DLA Piper's clients, serving as a trusted advisor in the real estate sector.
Andrews specialises in corporate structuring, infrastructure projects, leasing, and share purchases. He has extensive experience in real estate investment structures like joint ventures, limited partnerships, and private equity funds. His practice also encompasses a broad range of real estate transactions such as land development, acquisitions, dispositions, lending, and secured transactions.
Andrews represents various prominent real estate developers and financial institutions. While the specific names of these clients are not publicly disclosed, they are known to be top-tier entities in the industry, including top banks, credit unions, and private lenders.
Seidel expressed his delight at Andrews joining the DLA Piper team, stating that Andrews' expertise in a broad spectrum of real estate transactions will be beneficial to the firm's clients. Andrews is anticipated to become a valuable addition to DLA Piper's Real Estate group, contributing significantly to its success based on his distinguished track record in real estate law.
Sources: [1] DLA Piper - Press Release: Colin D. Andrews Joins DLA Piper's Real Estate Group in Toronto [2] The Lawyer - DLA Piper appoints Colin D. Andrews as partner in Toronto Real Estate group
- Colin D. Andrews, renowned for his expertise in real-estate transactions, will utilize his knowledge of private equity and finance to help DLA Piper's clients invest in various business opportunities in the real estate sector.
- Beyond representing top-tier real estate developers and financial institutions, Andrews has extensive experience in establishing real-estate investment structures like joint ventures, limited partnerships, and private equity funds, which are crucial for business success in the industry.