Andrew McCullough
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Introduction
“It is rewarding to help clients complete complex real estate transactions and make critical business decisions. In my practice, I have developed an instinct for the issues that can kill a deal and focus on what matters most to a client. Clients expect all lawyers to know the law and see the issues, but a lawyer becomes invaluable by bringing calm, clarity, and efficiency to the table.”
Andrew McCullough is a skilled lawyer that understands the delicate balance between the inherent complexity of commercial transactions and a client’s need for practical solutions. He has extensive experience with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions in the Carolinas and throughout the Southeast.
Andrew handles the usual array of commercial real estate work – acquisitions/dispositions, joint ventures, leasing, financing, development, and management of a variety of property types. He represents developers, brokers, property managers, investors, builders, and more. He also regularly represents companies whose primary business is not real estate, but own or lease real estate, and realizes the impact that real estate decisions have on their business.
In addition to commercial real estate matters, Andrew provides general business counsel to individuals and companies from start-up and formation, to exit planning, and everything in between.
Clients rely on Andrew to be their advisor – he handles their transactions, but also provides advice and guidance on many issues related to their business. He doesn’t seek to represent everyone or handle every transaction he can. He curates his practice by selecting clients that see the value and potential that a responsive and committed lawyer can provide.
Andrew’s style is to be proactive and solution-oriented. Lawyers have a reputation for being unnecessarily combative and argumentative; however, Andrew believes that, more often than not, the client’s interests are best served by negotiating and working collaboratively with other parties.
Education
- University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, B.A. with distinction, History; Phi Beta Kappa (2001)
- University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, J.D.; Member-NC Banking Institute (2004)
Recent Awards & Recognition
- Recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers® (2024)
- Best Lawyers in America® in Real Estate Law – (2021-2024)
- Business North Carolina Legal Elite – Real Estate (2023)
Honors & Recognition
- North Carolina Super Lawyers (2024, 2025)
- Best Lawyers in America® in Real Estate Law – (2021-2026)
- Business North Carolina Legal Elite – Real Estate (2023-2026)
Recent Awards & Recognition
- Recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers® (2024)
- Best Lawyers in America® in Real Estate Law – (2021-2024)
- Business North Carolina Legal Elite – Real Estate (2023)
Representative Matters
- Ongoing representation of a regional home builder in the negotiation of contracts for the acquisition and development of land and lot takedowns.
- Representation of investors and owners in the leasing of office, retail and industrial portfolios in North Carolina, South Carolina, the Southeast, and nationally.
- Ongoing representation of a regional developer in the acquisition, development, management, and leasing of retail shopping centers, including the negotiation of leases with anchor and small shop tenants.
- Ongoing representation of a large regional furniture retailer on the acquisition and leasing of their 30+ stores and development of distribution centers.
- Representation of sellers and purchasers in numerous acquisitions, dispositions, and financings for income-producing office, retail, industrial, and other commercial projects in North and South Carolina.
- Representation of a foreign-based company on the acquisition and development of its new headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
- Ongoing representation of a build-to-suit developer in the acquisition of land, financing of construction, and leasing to national and regional tenants.
- Ongoing representation of a membership-based social club in the leasing and development of new locations.
- Ongoing representation of multiple regional restauranteurs in the development and construction of new locations.
- Succession planning for closely-held businesses.
- Representation of family offices in the ongoing management of their real estate portfolios.
- Organized companies and prepared organizational documentation, including articles of organization and operating agreements.
- Preparation of form leases, sales contracts, easements, declarations, and related real estate documents for commercial landowner clients.
Local Counsel Matters
- SC local counsel to borrower for $220 million loan (reviewed SC security instruments; issued SC opinion letter)
- SC local counsel to borrower for $148 million loan (reviewed SC security instruments; issued SC opinion letter)
- SC local counsel to borrower for $199 million loan (reviewed SC security instruments; issued SC opinion letter)
- NC local counsel to borrower for $115 million loan (reviewed NC security instruments; issued NC opinion letter)
- NC local counsel to lender for $36 million loan (reviewed loan documents; reviewed NC opinion letter)
- NC local counsel to borrower for $24 million loan (reviewed loan documents; issued NC opinion letter)
- SC local counsel to borrower for $41 million loan (reviewed SC security instruments; issued SC opinion letter)
- SC local counsel to borrower for $167 million loan (reviewed SC security instruments; issued SC opinion letter)
- NC local counsel to borrower for $32 million loan (reviewed loan documents; issued NC opinion letter; reviewed purchase agreement; reviewed title and survey matters)
- NC local counsel to borrower for $23 million loan (reviewed loan documents; issued NC opinion letter; reviewed purchase agreement; reviewed title and survey matters)
- NC local counsel to borrower for $9 million loan (reviewed NC security instruments; issued NC opinion letter)
- SC local counsel to borrower for $42 million loan (reviewed SC security instrument; issued SC opinion letter)
Recent Awards & Recognition
- Recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers® (2024)
- Best Lawyers in America® in Real Estate Law – (2021-2024)
- Business North Carolina Legal Elite – Real Estate (2023)