Ken Baird

Ranked in 1 Practice Areas

Band 2

Restructuring/Insolvency

16 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

UK 2025

Global 2024

About

Provided by Ken Baird

Europe

Practice Areas

Ken has been the global head of Freshfields’ restructuring and insolvency team since April 2007. He specialises in complex, often cross-border restructurings and insolvencies, on both debtor and creditor side.

Career

Ken continues to be dual qualified as a solicitor in both England and Scotland, and has been a partner since 1996.

Professional Memberships

Ken is a fellow of the Institute for Turnaround, member of the International Insolvency Institute, and the former president of the Insolvency Lawyers’ Association (ILA).

Publications

Co-author of the cross-border issues chapter of Tolley’s 'Insolvency Law'.

Personal

Ken attended the University of Glasgow where he attained a First Class Bachelor of Law degree.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Europe

Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 2

Global restructuring and insolvency practice head Ken Baird is relied upon for his wealth of experience acting for both debtor and creditor-side clients. He is regarded as a go-to for complex and cross-border matters and is experienced in advising on CVAs.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Ken is an outstanding and very experienced restructuring lawyer who offers client-focused, pragmatic and executable advice. Ken anticipates client needs and offers tangible and meaningful advice in complex and challenging matters."