Years of experience: 15
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Carson Michael Andrew
International Real Estate Attorney
455 Market Street, Suite 1200
San Francisco, California 94105
EMAIL : carsonmichaelandrew@skaddenpartners.com
Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude
Georgetown University Law Center | Washington, D.C.
Graduated: 2011
Executive Editor, Georgetown Journal of International Law
Dean’s List (all semesters)
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: International Business Transactions, Real Estate Finance
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Legal Studies
New York University School of Law | New York, NY
Graduated: 2012
Hauser Global Scholar
Concentration: Cross-Border Real Estate Investment and Capital Markets
Research Fellow, International Tax and Transactional Law Program
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Economics, magna cum laude
University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, CA
Graduated: 2007
Phi Beta Kappa
Highest Honors in Political Science
Undergraduate Research Fellow, Center for International Economics
Professional Affiliations & Certifications
Member, New York Bar (2012) and California Bar (2013)
Licensed Foreign Legal Consultant, England & Wales (non-practicing)
Accredited Professional, International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI)
Certified Title and Escrow Professional (CTEP) – American Land Title Association
Partner, International Real Estate & Cross-Border Transactions
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | New York, NY / San Francisco, CA
2019 – Present
Co-leads the firm’s Global Real Estate Practice, overseeing a team of 25 attorneys across offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong.
Advises sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, and multinational corporations on complex cross-border real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures exceeding $15 billion in aggregate value.
Structured a $2.8 billion portfolio acquisition of logistics assets across six European jurisdictions, coordinating local counsel and navigating disparate regulatory, tax, and title frameworks.
Represents a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund in the development of a $4 billion mixed-use flagship project in London, handling all aspects of land assembly, planning, and construction financing.
Regularly counsels private equity funds on the formation of investment vehicles for US and European real estate acquisitions, including structuring to optimize tax efficiency and mitigate cross-border legal risk.
Spearheaded the firm’s expansion of its Latin American real estate practice, securing mandates for major hospitality and industrial developments in Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia.
Senior Counsel, Real Estate & International Transactions
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | New York, NY
*2015 – 2019*
Served as lead transactional counsel for high-profile commercial real estate matters with a focus on cross-border capital flows and complex title issues.
Managed the US-side legal work for a $1.2 billion acquisition of a Class A office tower in Manhattan by a Canadian pension fund, including structuring the joint venture, negotiating the purchase agreement, and overseeing title and zoning due diligence.
Advised a European real estate investment trust (REIT) on the $900 million disposition of a pan-European industrial portfolio, coordinating with local counsel in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain to ensure seamless transfer of title and lease portfolios.
Represented a global technology company in the negotiation of a 500,000-square-foot headquarters lease in Silicon Valley, incorporating complex construction, sustainability, and expansion provisions.
Resolved a high-stakes title dispute involving a historic landmark property in Washington, D.C., successfully clearing chain-of-title defects dating back over a century and enabling a $300 million redevelopment.
Associate, Real Estate Group
Latham & Watkins LLP | New York, NY / Los Angeles, CA
*2012 – 2015*
Handled a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing for institutional clients, developers, and private equity funds.
Played a key role in the representation of a global investment bank in the $750 million sale-leaseback of its regional headquarters portfolio across the United States and Europe.
Assisted in structuring and documenting a $400 million construction loan facility for a mixed-use development project in downtown Los Angeles, navigating complex municipal zoning and land use entitlements.
Conducted due diligence and drafted transaction documents for numerous cross-border acquisitions, gaining early expertise in coordinating with foreign legal counsel and managing multi-jurisdictional closing processes.
International Legal Consultant (Pro Bono & Advisory)
U.S. Commercial Service – U.S. Department of Commerce | Washington, D.C. (Secondment)
*2011 – 2012* (concurrent with LL.M. studies)
Served as a pro bono legal advisor to U.S. companies seeking to enter foreign real estate markets, providing guidance on foreign ownership restrictions, local property laws, and investment treaty protections.
Authored a comprehensive guide on real estate investment regulations in emerging markets, used by U.S. government agencies to advise American investors.
Key Transaction Highlights (Selected)
$3.1 Billion Portfolio Acquisition: Represented a global sovereign wealth fund in the acquisition of a 50-property logistics portfolio across the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands, coordinating local counsel and managing cross-border due diligence within a compressed 60-day closing timeline.
$1.5 Billion Joint Venture: Structured a joint venture between a U.S. private equity fund and a Middle Eastern investment authority for the development of a luxury hospitality and residential project in Miami, including negotiation of the partnership agreement, construction contracts, and long-term management arrangements.
Landmark Title Resolution: Successfully resolved a complex title dispute involving conflicting easement rights on a waterfront development site in San Francisco, securing clear title for a $500 million mixed-use project after extensive negotiation with multiple stakeholders and municipal agencies.
Cross-Border Lease Restructuring: Advised a multinational technology firm on the global consolidation and restructuring of its office lease portfolio across 12 countries, achieving over $200 million in operational cost savings through strategic lease terminations, amendments, and subleasing arrangements.
Bar Admissions & Legal Authorization
New York State Bar – Admitted, 2012
California State Bar – Admitted, 2013
England and Wales – Licensed Foreign Legal Consultant (non-practicing), 2018
U.S. District Courts – Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; Northern and Central Districts of California
International Certifications & Specializations
Accredited International Real Estate Specialist (AIRES) – International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), 2016
Certified Title and Escrow Professional (CTEP) – American Land Title Association, 2015
LEED Green Associate – U.S. Green Building Council (demonstrating expertise in sustainable development and green leasing), 2019
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) – Core coursework completed (Finance, Investment Analysis, User Decision Analysis), 2014
Languages
English – Native proficiency
Spanish – Full professional proficiency (actively used in Latin American transactions and negotiations)
French – Professional working proficiency (utilized in cross-border matters involving France and francophone jurisdictions)
Professional Memberships & Leadership
American Bar Association – Member, Section of International Law; Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law
New York State Bar Association – Member, International Law Section; Real Property Law Section
California Lawyers Association – Member, International Law Section
International Bar Association (IBA) – Member, Legal Practice Division (Real Estate and International Sales Committees)
Urban Land Institute (ULI) – Full Member; Global Exchange Council Member
The District of Columbia Bar – Associate Member (International Law and Real Estate Sections)
Honors & Recognitions
The Legal 500 US – Recommended Lawyer, Real Estate and International Cross-Border Investment (2020–2025)
Chambers and Partners Global – Recognized Practitioner, Real Estate: Cross-Border (2022–2025)
Super Lawyers – Rising Star, Real Estate Law (2016–2018); Super Lawyer, Real Estate Law (2021–present)
Best Lawyers in America – Real Estate Law (2023–present)
Georgetown Law Alumni Award – Outstanding Achievement in International Legal Practice (2023)
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