About Andrew
Andrew specialises in advising lenders and borrowers in respect of their debt funding arrangements, providing pragmatic and commercial advice to his clients.
Andrew has acted for clearing banks, alternative lenders, debt funds and corporate borrowers (which include but are not limited to FTSE 100 companies, AIM listed companies, investment grade companies and private equity houses) in respect of leverage acquisition, corporate financing and real estate financing. Andrew has acted on loans to borrowers in several jurisdictions, where the underlying loan is governed by English Law and/ or the security is governed by English Law and/or local law.
Andrew is listed as a lawyer to watch in Chambers & Partners (2025 edition) and is a current member of the International Association of Young Lawyers.
Contact Andrew
Call: 0345 646 2145
Mobile: 0748 348 0013
Notable work & expertise
- Acting for a large supermarket on acquiring various regional distribution centres across the country
- Acting for an opportunity fund in respect of circa £50 million worth of office acquisitions (via three sites in Bath, Sheffield and London)
- Acting for Liberty Property Trust UK on their mixed use site at Kings Hill in Kent, in relation to various matters including residential land dispositions
- Acting on a property and business sale for £60 million involving over 70 properties and 200 tenants
- Acting for a sustainable fund on the purchase of an £85 million portfolio acquisition
- Acting for Chancerygate, an industrial developer, on various industrial purchases, sales and forward fundings.
Testimonials
JW
"I have known Darren for over 8 years having worked with him when I was at Standard Life Investments and in my position at Ediston Properties. Simp...
John Watkins, Director
Seven Capital
JD
"Mr Williamson is amongst the most proactive, knowledgeable and driven solicitors I have worked with. This is particularly attested to by the fact...
Jason Davis, Director
Quora
“National head of real estate Darren Williamson ‘is very commercially minded with a can-do attitude, and is quick to grasp concepts and understand...
Client testimonial
“Darren Williamson is known for his experience in portfolio management, sales and purchases. One client remarks: ‘What I like is that he gets invol...
Client testimonial
"Commentators highlight his technical skill, commercial awareness and "understanding of a client's needs in all respects.”
Client testimonial
"Darren Williamson is "very energetic". “... has a good reputation and is making waves.”
Client testimonial
"Darren Williamson is a 'strong leader' who 'makes deals happen' and specialises in portfolio management matters as well as assisting occupiers, de...
Client testimonial
"Darren Williamson is always looking to add value to his client service."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"He's always available when required."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“He's an excellent lawyer and leader of the real estate team.”
Chambers & Partners, 2023
"A commercial lawyer who is good to deal with." "I know with Darren we will be able to get the deal through."
Chambers & Partners, 2022
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