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Andrew Bernstein

Andrew Bernstein

France 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Andrew A. Bernstein’s practice focuses on capital markets and transactions for sovereigns.

Andrew’s practice has a dual focus. A significant part of his practice involves international securities offerings by French companies, including initial public offerings, other equity offerings, bank regulatory capital securities, high-yield bonds and investment-grade debt sold in the U.S. market. He also regularly represents sovereigns and state-owned companies in international transactions, particularly oil and gas projects and financings, as well as disputes.

Career

Andrew joined the firm in 1987, became a partner in 1996, and became senior counsel in 2023. He practiced in the Moscow office from 1992 to 1994, and was resident in the New York office from 1994 to 1997.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Bars of New York and Paris.

Personal

Columbia Law School

J.D.

1987

Harvard College

A.B.

magna cum laude

1984

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

Capital Markets: Equity - France

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Dual-qualified in France and the USA, Andrew Bernstein has a practice that spans both debt and equity capital markets. He advises on note programmes, convertible bonds, IPOs and share capital increases.

Editorial individuel

Inscrit aux barreaux en France et aux États-Unis, Andrew Bernstein exerce à la fois sur les marchés de la dette et equity. Il intervient dans le cadre de programmes d’obligations, d’obligations convertibles, d’introductions en bourse et d’augmentations de capital.

Capital Markets: Debt - France

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Dual-qualified in France and the USA, Andrew Bernstein has a practice that spans both debt and equity capital markets. He advises on note programmes, convertible bonds, IPOs and share capital increases.

Editorial individuel

Inscrit aux barreaux en France et aux États-Unis, Andrew Bernstein exerce à la fois sur les marchés de la dette et equity. Il intervient dans le cadre de programmes d’obligations, d’obligations convertibles, d’introductions en bourse et d’augmentations de capital.

Strengths

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  • Andrew Berstein has the ability to propose alternative ways to go about projects, which saves time.

    Capital Markets: EquityChambers France
  • Andrew Bernstein peut proposer des solutions alternatives pour mener à bien les projets, ce qui permet de gagner du temps.

    Capital Markets: EquityChambers France

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