Atty. Andrew W. Macleod

Atty. Andrew W. Macleod

Andrew is a legal and business advisor with extensive experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, finance, commercial and tax matters. His clients rely on him to act as a trusted advisor and to provide practical advice with respect to major corporate events and transactions, and he serves as outside counsel for a number of his clients.

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Profile Summary

About Andrew W. Macleod at a glance

Andrew W. Macleod is a business and m&a attorney based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Andrew is a legal and business advisor with extensive experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, finance, commercial and tax matters
  • His clients rely on him to act as a trusted advisor and to provide practical advice with respect to major corporate events and transactions, and he serves as outside counsel for a number of his clients
  • Enjoys working collaboratively with clients to develop creative and pragmatic solutions to business and legal issues
  • Andrew has extensive M&A and tax experience across diverse industries and is familiar with what's market in M&A and in translating technical deal points into action items
  • Andrew works primarily with private equity funds and their portfolio companies, middle market business, and high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew W. Macleod's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew W. Macleod handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Andrew W. Macleod is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Andrew W. Macleod

Where is Andrew W. Macleod's law office located?
Andrew W. Macleod's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Dickinson Wright PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew W. Macleod handle?
Andrew W. Macleod focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
Where did Andrew W. Macleod go to law school?
Andrew W. Macleod earned their education at (J.D., 1994).
How can I contact Andrew W. Macleod for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Andrew W. Macleod received?
Andrew W. Macleod's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law; Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Detroit).

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1994

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Detroit)
- 2023

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