About
Andrew R. Lloyd, a partner at K&L Gates LLP, counsels public and private companies on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Lloyd represents founder-owned businesses, family-owned businesses, and executive management teams on those deals. Lloyd also counsels private equity firms and venture capital firms on joint ventures and these deals. The University of Virginia School of Law awarded Lloyd a J.D. in 2009. Before joining the firm, Lloyd was an associate in the Corporate and Financial Services department of an international law firm in New York, where he completed a secondment with an asset manager. His transactions now include mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
Who is a good fit for Andrew R. Lloyd
- Private equity and venture capital firms pursuing a merger, divestiture, or joint venture.
- Founder-owned and family-owned businesses preparing a sale or other company transaction.
- Executive management teams taking part in a company sale or divestiture.
- Owners of manufacturing, distribution, or logistics companies in a merger or sale.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2009
- Washington and Lee University, B.A., 2006
- Bar admissions
- New York, South Carolina
Recognition
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America ® in Charleston, SC:, Venture Capital Law, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2025, 2026 and, "Lawyer of the Year", 2027, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, 2025, 2026 and 2027
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
His deals have been in retail, logistics, and manufacturing and distribution, and in health care, the life sciences, and financial services.