Partner

Andrew Demetriou

Real Estate, Banking & Finance

Andrew has broad experience for all types of real estate transactions acting for banks, developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and high net-worth individuals in connection with residential and commercial acquisitions, disposals, and developments.

Andrew has a particular expertise in development and assists on all aspects, from acquisition, development finance and subsequent construction of the developments and sale of the units. He also has a wide experience acting for banks and bridging finance companies for development finance transactions.

Clients value Andrew’s efficient, practical, and commercial advice as well as the personalised service which he offers to all.

Recent Experience

  • Acting on behalf of borrowers and lenders (including short term bridging companies) on a wide range of transaction types such as:
    • Complex restructuring and property refinances totalling upwards of approximately £14m and £10m;
    • Refinancing of existing loan facilities for approximately £8m; and
    • Development finance for approximately £5m
  • Acting for property developers in connection with the acquisition of land and acting on the sales of over 40 residential dwellings which were subsequently built. Total consideration approximately £10m
  • Advising on the letting of various commercial premises in the West End with the annual rent on each being upwards of £400,000
  • Acting for a number of financial institutions who offer Islamic Finance products

Outside Work

Andrew is a football coach and is also part of the firm’s 5-a-side football team which includes clients and referrers.