Nigel Barnett
Partner
Nigel Barnett is co-head of the Global Restructuring and
Insolvency group. He has extensive experience in all aspects of
insolvency.
Nigel became a partner in the Dispute Resolution group in 1991.
Having started as a finance litigator Nigel became one the founding
partners of the Restructuring & Insolvency group. Whilst he now
has a broad based insolvency practice he retains a keen interest in
the litigation aspects of corporate insolvency.
Nigel is a well known industry figure. He is a current council
member of the Insolvency Lawyers' Association and a Deputy
Bankruptcy Registrar of the High Court. Between 1999 and 2004 he
served as the Lay Observer to the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants. He is also a CEDR accredited mediator. He is
recognised as a leader in his field by The Legal 500, Chambers
Legal Directory and the International Who's Who of Insolvency and
Restructuring Lawyers. He is a regular lecturer at conferences on
insolvency issues.
Nigel regularly acts for Insolvency Office Holders, Financial
Institutions, Distressed Companies and Directors on insolvency
matters. Most recently Nigel acted for the Greek Telecom holding
company, Hellas Telecommunications (Luxembourg) II S.C.A. on the
largest ever "pre-pack" administration sale in English history.
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Education
The College of Law, 1982 - 1983
Qualifications
Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales