Andrew Balfe is Senior Vice President of Legal at Brookfield Properties, responsible for overseeing the regional legal and compliance function across the Middle East.
Since joining Brookfield Properties in early 2020, Andrew has leveraged his extensive experience in the United Arab Emirates and broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to support the company in achieving its strategic and operational objectives across its regional portfolio.
Prior to joining Brookfield, Andrew spent 14 years in private practice including time at one of the GCC’s largest regional law firms and 10 years at a leading international law firm in Melbourne, Australia. He specializes in real estate legal matters, with a focus on commercial leasing and development projects, and has advised a broad range of public and private sector clients.