Dentons is pleased to announce that Andrew Henderson has joined its London office as a partner in the Real Estate department. Andrew joins from Herbert Smith Freehills where he was a senior associate in the firm's Real Estate division in London.

Andrew has extensive experience in real estate and real estate finance in the core real estate, energy and infrastructure, corporate real estate and restructuring and insolvency sectors. He is adept at handling acquisitions and disposals, having been involved in a number of complex real estate transactions in the UK over the past five years.

''We are delighted to have Andrew join our real estate team. His strong experience on major projects coupled with his drive and well-established reputation in the marketplace will ensure we continue to meet the demands of both new and existing clients,'' said Richard Budge, partner and sector head of Dentons' UK Real Estate practice.

Andrew commented: "I am delighted to be joining Dentons. The industry leading expertise of the firm across a broad spectrum of disciplines and its strategic and dynamic growth distinguishes it from other providers in the international legal services market. I very much look forward to contributing to the firm and to its successes."

Andrew joined Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer as an associate after qualifying in 2001. Having previously worked at Halliwells and SJ Berwin, Andrew joined Herbert Smith Freehills as a senior associate in 2007.