Andy Francey
Partner | Leeds
"Andy Francey always provides balanced advice and different angles where needed, and is available but has a great team, who we’ve learned through experience, we can rely on. Andy empowers and supports his team such that they can give robust and pacey support to clients."
The Legal 500, 2024
Call: 0345 166 6252 Mobile: 0777 318 4462
About Andy
Andrew 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.
Andrew also advises on banking transactions, advising both borrowers and lenders on facilities and security matters. Andrew has a wealth of experience in advising on substantial bank re-financings, particularly in the leisure sector.
Andy is ranked as a Leading Individual by Chambers & Partners (2025 edition) and listed as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 (2024 edition).
Contact Andy
Call: 0345 166 6252
Mobile: 0777 318 4462
Notable work & expertise
Recent Work
- Advising Peratech Holdco on a £9.2 million investment for growth capital.
- Advising Taurus Asset Finance with respect to Capra AGP LP’s investment in a portfolio of petrol stations.
- Advising YFM on the banking aspects in relation to the MBO of Checkmate Fire.
- Advising the management team of Zyro Fisher on the banking aspects in relation to the secondary investment by Palatine.
- Advising a property developer with respect to series of substantial secured loan facilities to fund a major development in the north west.
- Advising a German owned UK group of companies on a substantial reorganisation.
- Advising Arie Tech on a series of EIS investments.
Testimonials
"As partner, Andy Francey takes an overview but also roles his sleeves up when required. He makes sure the right skills and knowledge are brought t...
The Legal 500, 2025
"Andy Francey provides a great service - clear advice and support through all transactions."
The Legal 500, 2025
"Andy Francey provides exceptional leadership and business acumen."
The Legal 500, 2025
"Andrew provides exceptional leadership and business acumen and is someone you want in your corner during a deal."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"Andrew Francey can quickly get to grips with complex situations and give options and recommendations with their different connotations."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"The support provided to the business by Andrew has been excellent."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"Andy Francey is our main contact. His commitment and dedication is second to none."
The Legal 500, 2024
“Andrew is very experienced and able to offer insight and options based on this experience.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
"Andy Francey provides exceptional service."
The Legal 500, 2023
“He provides clients with a very good service.”
Chambers & Partners, 2023
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