Freeths LLP

Corporate Finance

Andy is a partner in the Freeths corporate team based in Leeds.

Andy is a corporate lawyer advising on the full spectrum of corporate transactions and matters ranging from mergers and acquisitions, disposals, MBO’s, investments and private equity through to start ups, joint ventures and corporate governance.

Andy also advises on banking transactions, advising both borrowers and lenders on facilities and security matters. Andy has a wealth of experience in advising on substantial bank re-financings, particularly in the leisure sector.

Recently Andy has acted for: Hague SR Limited in their acquisition of iCOM Printworks Ltd; Growth Partner LLP in their investment in Keelham Farm Shop; Panintelligence Limited in its £4.5m investment from YFM Equity Partners and Comhar Capital; and the management team in the management buyout of high performance computing business, OCF Limited.

Clients noted Andy Francey “stands out with his logical approach to resolving complex legal matters, coupled with his personable approach and ability to deliver outstanding service on a tight time line, within the budget originally estimated."

Clients have praise him for his “top-quality, speedy responses”.

Trainee, Addleshaw Goddard LLP 1998-2000; Associate, Addleshaw Goddard LLP 2000-04; Senior Associate, Lupton Fawcett LLP 2004-12; Partner, Watson Burton LLP 2012-17; Partner, Freeths LLP 2017- Present.

Law, University of Birmingham (1993-96); LPC, College of Law, Chester (1996 -1997)