Andrew J. Schutt

Andrew is a partner and co-chair of the Economic Development industry team. He previously led the Corporate & Finance practice for eight years.

Andrew focuses on representing fast-growing companies on complex issues, including corporate formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing agreements, licensing transactions, private offerings, and venture capital investments. He has significant experience assisting companies in securing incentives and grants from various state agencies. Notably, he represents two top-tier Fortune 500 companies with economic development transactions and compliance matters throughout the United States. Additionally, he represented an electric vehicle manufacturer in the second largest incentives transaction in Georgia’s history. Andrew has represented both domestic and international clients across many industries, including e-commerce and e-business, telecommunications, payment systems, pipeline, entertainment and sports, automotive manufacturing, medical technology, and business services. In addition, he assists U.S. companies in transactions with foreign companies and has represented companies based in Belgium, China, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, Japan, and Russia.

Andrew has nearly nine years of in-house legal experience, having been placed as a contractor with the legal department of firm clients in the pipeline, payment systems, and medical device industries, giving him a well-rounded view from both the law firm and company perspective. In this capacity, he has interacted frequently with company executives and business leaders.

Andrew, a former professional radio air personality, is happily married with five children and two dogs.