Expertise
Ged has well in excess of 25 years' experience advising financial institutions and insolvency practitioners on all legal matters arising from corporate insolvencies with a particular emphasis on non-contentious aspects. He also has considerable experience advising financial institutions and distressed companies in corporate restructurings and turnarounds where formal insolvency procedures can be avoided.
Ged's key clients include:
- UK clearing banks
- Asset based lenders (notably Close Invoice Finance, Secure Trust Bank, Cynergy and Bibby)
- EY
- PwC
- Teneo
- Interpath
- FRP Advisory
- Kroll
- Grant Thornton
- Leonard Curtis
Ged also has an interest in acting for corporates on acquisitions of distressed businesses either through Accelerated M&A or solvent sales where his key clients in this arena include Endless, Hilco, The HLD Group, Svella plc and Arete.
Ged has tier 1 ranking for leading individuals in restructuring in the North West in both Chambers and Legal 500. The Addleshaw Goddard NW restructuring team also commands Tier 1 status in both directories.
- Testimonials
"Ged is a super-bright lawyer who runs a tight ship." "A top-quality operator."
Chambers 2021
Ged Barnes continues to be regarded as a leading light in the insolvency space. He acts for an impressive roster of corporate clients in non-contentious matters, including restructurings and turnarounds. Sources describe him as "pretty much faultless in his approach"
Chambers 2020
Ged Barnes named a 'Power Player' in Bankruptcy and Insolvency
Ged Barnes was recently recognised as 1 of only 10 individuals across the globe by Financier Worldwide as a 'Power Player' in the world of Bankruptcy & Insolvency.
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