Andrew Peace (Andy)

• Representing a private credit joint venture, as B-Lender and administrative agent, in connection with a $104,500,000 construction loan for the conversion of a historic building into a 5-star hotel, involving an A/B Co-Lender as well as Federal and State Historic Tax Credits.
• Representing a private credit fund, as mezzanine lender for a mezzanine loan of up to $36,000,000, behind $167,000,000 in senior debt, to fund the conversion of a 25-story office building into 183 multifamily units in Midtown Manhattan, subject to the 467-M Affordable Housing Program.
• Representing a private credit fund for a $200,000,000 mortgage loan to finance a mixed-use multifamily development in Brooklyn, New York, pledged for a simultaneous $160,000,000 note-on-note financing with a life insurance company.
• Representing a regional bank in a $77,971,640 construction loan to finance four industrial buildings totaling 828,082 square feet on a 76.40-acre site in Colorado.

Andrew Peace advises financial institutions on complex real estate finance transactions, with a focus on originating large construction loans and mezzanine financings. He helps clients structure and execute acquisition and refinancing deals across asset classes, navigate risk and complexity, and close efficiently to achieve their investment objectives.

Andrew works with investment banks, debt funds, life insurance companies and other lenders on the origination and execution of complex real estate financing transactions, with particular depth in large construction loans, mezzanine capital structures and not-on-note financings.  He regularly advises on transactions involving ground-up development assets, where careful structuring, intercreditor coordination, and timing are critical to successful closings.

His recent experience includes representing lenders in construction financings for multifamily, hospitality and industrial projects across major U.S. markets, often involving layered capital stacks.  Andrew helps clients navigate key deal points with a focus on aligning documentation with business objectives while maintaining market standards.

Andrew also advises on mezzanine and preferred equity investment providers, guiding clients through the complexities of subordinate financing, including enforcement rights, cure mechanics, and coordination with senior lenders.  He brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to structuring intercreditor frameworks that are both protective and workable in real-world scenarios.

Across all matters, Andrew is focused on anticipating issues early, streamlining negotiations, and keeping transactions on track to make for a smooth transaction for all parties.  Clients rely on him to deliver clear, commercial advice that helps them close efficiently, deploy capital with confidence, and manage risk in increasingly complex financing environments.