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Provided by Barry G Russell
Barry Russell is a partner in Akin’s financial restructuring group. Representing noteholders, bondholders and other creditor groups, Barry is a leading force in the cross-border financial restructuring and institutional private placement market. For more than 20 years, he has advised on many of the most significant cross-border workouts and financial restructurings—some involving complex political and economic issues—of European companies. Insurance companies, pension funds, investment funds and other institutional investors rely upon Barry’s highly commercial, pragmatic approach and his ability to reach beneficial and successful outcomes for his clients. Barry focuses his practice on complex workouts and financial restructurings, as well as cross-border institutional private placement issuance.
Fellow, American College of Investment Counsel; Member, The Institute for Turnaround; Member, INSOL International; Member, Connecticut Bar Association; Member, American Bar Association.
J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law, with highest honors, 1988; B.A., Le Moyne College, cum laude, 1985.
Provided by Chambers
Barry Russell is held in high regard for his considerable expertise in private placement matters. He represents an impressive client roster, frequently acting for creditor-side clients such as lenders and investors.
Provided by Chambers
"He is really on top of the detail but without ever losing track of the big-picture strategic aspects of the deal."
"Barry is an outstanding practitioner. He is very strong with large committees of creditors."
"He is extremely commercial, able to handle the most complex matters and always keeps client interests at the forefront."
"Barry performs an excellent function for clients, looking after their economic interests and their reputation."
"Barry is simply the best. He is extremely wise, cool-headed in difficult situations, and always looks out for the best interest of his clients. He's a battle-hardened veteran who achieves great outcomes for his clients."
"He is really on top of the detail but without ever losing track of the big-picture strategic aspects of the deal."
"Barry is an outstanding practitioner. He is very strong with large committees of creditors."
"He is extremely commercial, able to handle the most complex matters and always keeps client interests at the forefront."
"Barry performs an excellent function for clients, looking after their economic interests and their reputation."
"Barry is simply the best. He is extremely wise, cool-headed in difficult situations, and always looks out for the best interest of his clients. He's a battle-hardened veteran who achieves great outcomes for his clients."
