LAWYER PROFILE

Catherine Balmond

Global 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Catherine is a partner in our global restructuring and insolvency team based in London. Catherine has over 25 years’ experience and specialises in advising debtors, creditors and other stakeholders in complex UK and cross-border transactions in the restructuring and insolvency market across a wide range of sectors.

Career

Catherine joined Freshfields in 1999 and became a partner in 2010.

Professional Memberships

Catherine is Chair of the City of London Law Society Insolvency Law Committee.

Publications

Catherine is a contributing editor for Panoramic: Restructuring & Insolvency 2024, which gives an overview of restructuring and insolvency laws and regulations across over 30 jurisdictions.

Personal

Catherine studied law at Downing College, Cambridge.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Catherine Balmond is highlighted for her representation of debtor and creditor-side clients in complex, high-value restructurings. In addition to her strong domestic capabilities, she is experienced in advising on matters involving offshore considerations.

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