Faegre Drinker Hires Tax Partner Andreas Andrews in Philadelphia

Faegre Drinker has hired Andreas Andrews as a tax partner in Philadelphia, adding a specialist in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and renewable energy transactions to its corporate practice. Andrews joins from another global law firm, the firm announced.

His core work is deal structuring. Andrews advises strategic companies, financial sponsors, renewable energy developers, institutional investors and private funds on complex federal income tax matters. That spans the tax side of public and private acquisitions, asset dispositions, joint ventures, reorganizations and cross-border transactions.

What does Andrews actually do for clients?

His practice sits at the point where tax technicalities meet commercial goals. Businesses and their advisers often need to work out how different ownership structures, financing arrangements and transaction terms affect federal income tax obligations. Andrews structures transactions that address those tax considerations alongside broader business objectives.

He also advises private investment funds and their investors across the full fund lifecycle. That covers fund formation, ongoing operations and investment transactions involving different types of investment entities. Private equity sponsors and institutional investors routinely hit complicated tax questions when acquiring businesses, structuring investment vehicles and distributing proceeds — exactly the issues Andrews handles as part of broader transactional planning.

Why clean energy tax credits matter here

Renewable energy is a significant piece of his practice. Andrews advises developers, investors, tax credit buyers and lenders on financing structures built around federal clean energy tax incentives. His work includes the transferability and monetization of tax credits attached to qualifying clean energy technologies.

Those arrangements serve two purposes, according to the firm: they help project developers obtain financing, and they let investors and other parties share in the economic benefits of the available incentives.

What the firm gains

Faegre Drinker expects the hire to strengthen its capabilities across corporate transactions, investment management and energy-related matters. The appointment adds specialized tax expertise to the Philadelphia office and the firm's broader national corporate practice.

John Marcil, leader of Faegre Drinker's corporate group, said: "Andreas brings sophisticated tax experience across our key practice areas, along with a practical understanding of how tax considerations fit within broader business objectives. His ability to bridge technical tax analysis with deal execution will be a tremendous asset to our clients and our strong tax team."

Daniel Aiken, Philadelphia office leader at Faegre Drinker, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Andreas to the Philadelphia office. His deep tax experience across industries will strengthen our capabilities in the market and enhance the support we provide to clients navigating complex transactions and business decisions."

Faegre Drinker's corporate group advises public and private companies, venture capital funds, financial institutions, government entities and other investors on transactions and strategic business decisions. The practice covers corporate finance, governance, mergers and acquisitions and related legal matters.

The firm says Andrews' ability to connect technical tax analysis with transaction execution complements its existing advisory services. His federal tax background is likely to matter most to clients pursuing acquisitions, establishing investment funds or developing renewable energy projects with complex financing requirements.

Andrews' credentials

Andrews earned his bachelor's degree from the College of the Holy Cross. He received his Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law and a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University School of Law.

The hire deepens Faegre Drinker's Philadelphia corporate bench at a moment when clean energy tax credit transfers and private capital structuring are driving demand for exactly this blend of tax and deal expertise.