Andrew C. Kuettel
Drew brings nearly a decade of experience representing clients in transactions. He partners with clients on a variety of corporate and financial matters, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, project financings, equity and debt financings, lending transactions, and business formations.
Business lawyer Drew Kuettel serves clients’ transactional needs by understanding their specific business and delivering practical and straightforward legal solutions to achieve successful transactions.
Drew is experienced in all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, from the letter of intent stage through closing, involving companies in a variety of industries. Drew also represents clients in joint venture transactions, including energy, multifamily residential real estate, and industrial projects. In addition, he regularly represents clients in debt and equity financings, including energy project financing, and secured and unsecured credit facilities and term loans. Drew also provides general business counseling and guidance on entity formation.
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2015
- Minnesota State University, Mankato, B.S., History, & B.A., Spanish, summa cum laude, 2012
Bar and Court Admissions
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Arizona
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Minnesota
Related Employment
- Stinson Leonard Street LLP, Minneapolis, MN; Phoenix, AZ, Associate Attorney, 2015-2018
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Corporate Law; Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2021-2025
Listed as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, 2022-2024
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Valley Young Professionals
- Former Member of Phoenix Suns Charities 88
- State Bar of Arizona
Community Involvement
- Cricket Together, Elementary School Reading eMentor
Professional Experience
Mergers and Acquisitions
- Representing both Sellers and Buyers in transactions involving:
- Packaging companies
- Healthcare services and medical practices
- Homebuilders
- Window and door manufacturers
- Auto glass repair and calibration
- Behavioral health services
- Cybersecurity companies
- Telecommunications and internet service providers*
- Oil & Gas companies*
- Radio broadcasters*
*Prior firm experience
Joint Ventures
- Advising and drafting transaction documents for various complex real estate joint ventures, investment funds, renewable energy projects (wind, solar & biogas), and other industrial projects
Finance
- Representing 100+ year-old distribution company in connection with its syndicated credit facility, long-term debt arrangement, and equipment leasing program
- Numerous tax equity financings involving renewable energy projects, including solar, wind and biogas
- Tax credit purchase and sale transactions
Private Placements
- Representing broker-dealers and emerging company issuers in private capital-raising transactions
- Advising on federal and state securities law compliance
- Drafting private placement memoranda and other transaction documents and agreements
Entity Formation
- Advising business owners with regard to entity formation and governance documents and agreements
