Barry G Russell
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Restructuring/Insolvency
Band 1
About
Provided by Barry G Russell
Practice Areas
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.
Professional Memberships
Fellow, American College of Investment Counsel; Member, The Institute for Turnaround; Member, INSOL International; Member, Connecticut Bar Association; Member, American Bar Association.
Personal
J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law, with highest honors, 1988; B.A., Le Moyne College, cum laude, 1985.
Chambers Review
UK
Barry Russell is held in high regard for his considerable expertise in private placement matters. He has experience with an impressive client roster, frequently acting for creditor-side clients such as lenders and investors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Barry has the ability to break down complex and sophisticated matters. He is excellent at working with clients to think through negotiating tactics and puts his clients on the best path to recovery."
"Barry is a go-to restructuring adviser. In addition to always providing impeccable legal advice, Barry provides wisdom, clarity and force in the most difficult restructuring situations."
"Barry is one of the best lawyers in the UK market. He is highly responsive to clients and is highly diligent."
"Barry has the ability to break down complex and sophisticated matters. He is excellent at working with clients to think through negotiating tactics and puts his clients on the best path to recovery."
"Barry is a go-to restructuring adviser. In addition to always providing impeccable legal advice, Barry provides wisdom, clarity and force in the most difficult restructuring situations."
"Barry is one of the best lawyers in the UK market. He is highly responsive to clients and is highly diligent."
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