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Andrea Mandell

Andrea Mandell

Global 2026

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Practice Areas

Andi Mandell has been at the forefront of tax developments in the structured finance and securitization markets for more than 30 years. She brings extensive experience advising on the tax-related aspects of complex structured finance and securitizations across a broad spectrum of asset classes.

Andi focuses her practice on providing tax advice to the securitization industry. Her tax expertise spans traditional securitizable assets, such as RMBS, MSRs, CMBS, student loans, credit cards, and SFRs to a wide range of esoteric asset classes such as litigation finance, life settlement, structured settlements, MSOs and timeshare loans. Andi also advises tax-exempt entities, REITs, hedge funds, and private equity firms on complex tax matters related to finance and investment platforms.

Professional Memberships

Structured Finance Association Tax Policy Committee, cochair; SFA board (former).

Personal

For more than a decade, Andi has served as lead pro bono counsel to The Gary Sinise Foundation, where she serves on the board of directors.

Education

New York University School of Law

LLM, Taxation

1995

Boston University School of Law

JD

1992

University of Pennsylvania

BA

1989

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets: Securitisation: Tax - USA

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Band 1

Individual Editorial
Andrea Mandell brings extensive tax capabilities to the practice, supporting clients in securitizations and related fund formation.

Strengths

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  • Andea is a terrific resource for CLO and securitization tax questions.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation: TaxChambers Global Guide
  • Andrea brings a real level of creativity in her approach to deal work.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation: TaxChambers Global Guide

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