Andrew Somerville

Area of specialisation

Andrew specialises in commercial law, with a particular emphasis on commercial drafting and negotiating commercial agreements. His main areas of practice are intellectual property, commercial contracts and agreements, corporate law and commercial leasing.

Expertise

Andrew has a passion for commercial leasing. He acts for several large commercial real estate agents, as well as a broad range of commercial property owners. He understands that a tightly drafted and effectively negotiated commercial lease is vital to ensure that a party to a lease is adequately protected. However, he also fully appreciates that efficiency and short turnaround times can be crucial.

Andrew will be more than happy to help if you need a company to be set up, a shareholders’ agreement to be drafted, or general advice in relation to the operation of your business. 

Personal Statement

Andrew has a passion for tennis that borders on addiction. While studying law, Andrew worked as a tennis coaching professional, with students ranging from beginners to advanced tournament level players. Andrew still maintains a high level of involvement in tennis, playing in the highly competitive Sydney Badge Competition, and conducts a weekly training session for some of his colleagues and their children.