About Andrew
Andrew is one of a handful of lawyers in South Australia experienced in working with large international banks and major financial institutions. He has worked with major clients in most states and industries and been a part of some of South Australia’s largest financing transactions. For Andrew, every transaction is an opportunity to exceed his clients’ expectations. Thriving in the cut and thrust of commercial banking and finance, Andrew goes the extra yard to complete complex transactions precisely, promptly and with no fuss. With specialist skills in a range of corporate finance areas, Andrew acts for lenders, investors, borrowers, issuers, vendors and purchasers – often against first tier firms from interstate. Andrew negotiates facility terms and associated security structures, prepares guarantees, indemnities and letters of comfort as well as providing advice on International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) based transactions. He is also experienced in undertaking due diligence exercises for purchasers of businesses and assets in Australia and negotiating Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval for overseas clients acquiring businesses and assets. Andrew knows that Finlaysons’ longevity relies on staying ahead of industry trends and constantly evolving to ensure we’re always meeting and exceeding our clients’ needs.
Practice Areas
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Adelaide, Australia (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Adelaide, Australia (2023)
- Lawyer of the Year: Project Finance and Development Practice, Adelaide, Australia (2022)
- Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Adelaide, Australia (2020)
- Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Adelaide, Australia (2016)
- Recognized: Asset Finance Law
- Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
- Recognized: Debt Capital Markets Law
- Recognized: Equipment Finance Law
- Recognized: Project Finance and Development Practice
- Recognized: Structured Finance Law