Andrew Mellor
Partner
Services
Real estate
Sectors
Real estate
Andrew is a partner in the commercial real estate team in Birmingham. He is a highly experienced real estate solicitor specialising in commercial and mixed used development in the UK.
He has a strong track record on complex development and investment transactions such as options and acquisitions, pre-lettings and lettings, forward fundings, bespoke development agreements and joint ventures/collaboration agreements. Andrew works closely with developer, occupier and investor clients and the firm’s construction, tax, corporate and banking teams to make complex, multi-party transactions happen.
I build long lasting relationships with clients which stand the test of time. I have a hands-on approach and will always seek to understand what is of real importance to the client on any transaction, so that I may provide the best possible service.
His practice includes industrial and warehouse/distribution schemes (including extensive refurbishments and relocations), residential build to rent and purpose-built student accommodation schemes and retail and leisure schemes (which include EV and/or solar elements). He has particular expertise in dealing with high buildings in city centres. Andrew also manages national portfolios for distribution/industrial occupiers. He always seeks to understand the key drivers and constraints for all the parties in a transaction, so as to help find solutions to difficult problems as quickly as possible. Andrew is particularly interested and involved in the use of technology to improve the efficiency of real estate transactions. He is an active member of the Investment Property Forum, and has been ranked in Chambers UK, and named in the Legal 500 as a ‘leading partner’.
Recent work highlights
Micro-chip R&D and manufacturing facility
Four-unit industrial and logistics scheme
Out of town retail development
Commercial investment/development
International commercial investment
City centre residential development
Student accommodation portfolio sale
Student accommodation refinance
Student accommodation portfolio sale
Student accommodation refinance
External recognition
What people are saying
He is our go-to for more complicated work. I like his style; he’s studious, non-confrontational, always presents well and is well considered. He’s extremely hardworking and holds a lot of gravitas.
He consistently provides insightful advice that informs our strategy when dealing with complex contractual issues.
Andrew is simply a pleasure to work with on transactions.
