Mr Andrew Besser > CMS > London, England > Lawyer Profile

CMS
CANNON PLACE
78 CANNON STREET
LONDON
EC4N 6AF
England

Work Department

Finance

Position

Partner

Career

With over 25 years’ experience, Andrew has advised on all aspects of banking law and has particular expertise in acting for lenders and large property companies involved in complex real estate financings in the UK and Europe.

Andrew’s clients are leading lenders in the market, including UK clearing banks, a large number of German banks, international investment banks as well as specialist niche real estate and “alternative” lenders. Andrew also acts for large real estate investors on their financings, investment and development

A leading individual in property finance in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 directories, Andrew is involved with CREFC (Commercial Real Estate Finance Council) and sits on the UK working party for the vdp (Pfandbrief Association).

Andrew works closely with the CMS Tel Aviv office, advising Israeli clients on their activities outside Israel and supporting non-Israeli clients on their activities in Israel.

Languages

English, Hebrew, French

Memberships

  • Law Society

Education

  • 1984 – LL.B (2:1) – University of London (London School of Economics)
  • 1985 – Law Society Finals – Chancery Lane College of Law

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Property finance

(Hall of Fame)

Andrew BesserCMS

The ‘very practice-oriented, proactive, reliable’ real estate finance team at CMS regularly assists international banks and major hospitality and leisure operators on both lender and borrower-side mandates. Clive Swillman – who leads the practice – frequently acts for banks, debt funds, and sponsors in transactions involving term loans and revolving facilities in Europe. Ian McGarr is a key contact for hotel and leisure related transactions, while Simon Johnston specialises in development finance and structured real estate finance. Andrew Besser – ‘very responsive and provides sharp commercial advice‘ – also comes recommended for his strong lender-side practice.