Biography

Andrew’s representative clients include Brookfield Asset Management, Genstar Capital, JLL Partners, PSP and WL Ross & Co.
Andrew was named a 2023 “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer for his lead role advising Brookfield Asset Management in the formation of Brookfield Global Transition Fund, the largest-ever private fund dedicated to supporting the transition to net-zero carbon emissions. Andrew is also ranked as an “Up & Coming” lawyer for Fund Formation by Chambers Global and Chambers USA, where clients note “he has a deep industry knowledge in the fund world and is a valuable and trusted adviser” and “he has good commercial instincts and is a good person to call with a tricky problem.” He is recognized as a “Highly Regarded” lawyer for Investment Funds in the U.S. by IFLR1000 and recommended for Private Equity Funds by Legal 500 US, where he is described as “an excellent technician.” Andrew was also named a 2020 Fund Formation “MVP” by Law360. In 2015, Andrew was named to private funds management’s “30 Under 40” list, a survey of “the next generation of legal eagles in the private funds industry.”
Andrew received his J.D. from the Fordham University School of Law and his B.S. from Cornell University.
Awards and Recognition, Speaking Engagements, Guides and Resources, Latest Thinking, Firm News & Announcements
Awards and Recognition
- Andrew Chizzik Named a 2023 “Dealmaker of the Year” Award Brief — The American Lawyer
- Andrew Chizzik Named a 2020 MVP: Fund Formation Award Brief — Law360
- Andrew Chizzik Named “Up & Coming” Lawyer for Fund Formation in the U.S. Award Brief — Chambers Global
- Andrew Chizzik Named “Up & Coming” Lawyer for Fund Formation in the U.S. Award Brief — Chambers USA
- Andrew Chizzik Recommended for Private Equity Funds Award Brief — Legal 500 US
Firm News & Announcements
- Weil Advises Genstar Capital on Closing of $12.6B Genstar Capital Partners XI Deal Brief — April 27, 2023
- Andrew Chizzik Named a 2023 “Dealmaker of the Year” by The American Lawyer Firm Announcement — March 24, 2023