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Andrea Mandell

Andrea Mandell

USA 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, former 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 Guide to the USA

Capital Markets: Securitization: Tax - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

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

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Andi is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and treats us as a partner. She has deep and thorough knowledge of our business and acts as though it is her own. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure our needs.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Andrea is an excellent attorney. She is very responsive and knowledgeable.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Andi is a very fine tax lawyer. She is very well versed in the securitization space.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Andi is one of the most sophisticated tax practitioners. She has the ability to see around corners with respect to the unexpected tax consequences of deals.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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