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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Daniel Bayfield KC attracts commendations for his strong knowledge of insolvency law and skilled handling of scheme work. His wide-ranging practice also encompasses banking, company and commercial litigation.
Strengths
He is very creative, commercial and a strong, tenacious advocate.
He is an excellent advocate and handles judge's questions with great skill.
He thinks tactically and strategically.
One of the best restructuring and insolvency counsel at the Bar.
He is extremely technical and if you want a good technical piece of restructuring advice, you can't get much better.
Company - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Daniel Bayfield KC displays a high level of competency in company matters as part of his broad commercial chancery practice. He possesses additional expertise in banking and insolvency cases.
Strengths
Daniel is an outstanding advocate and an incredibly smart and commercial individual. He has very good judgement, which we find incredibly helpful.
Daniel Bayfield KC is really good. He's extremely technical.
You don't get any shocks with Daniel, because he has seen everything and has thought it through. He's a good advocate who thinks tactically and strategically.
Banking & Finance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Daniel Bayfield KC is an impressive performer who is an expert in both banking and insolvency cases. He has strong knowledge of restructuring matters related to financial institutions, and has appeared in Court of Appeal matters in this sphere. He is also frequently instructed in matters involving international elements.
Strengths
Daniel is very detail-oriented and has incredible technical strength.
Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)
Strengths
Daniel is an excellent advocate who handles judges' questions with great skill.
Daniel will always tell you honestly what the vulnerabilities are in your plan, and is very clear about how to navigate round them. He thinks tactically and strategically.
Daniel is an incredibly smart and commercial individual. He has very good judgement.
Daniel doesn't mind getting his hands dirty despite being one of the top operators in the insolvency space. He's very easy to work alongside.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
He is an outstanding advocate and an incredibly smart and commercial individual. He has as much experience as anyone for big-ticket work. His judgement is very good.
Daniel will always tell you honestly what the vulnerabilities are in your plan, and is very clear about how to navigate them. He thinks tactically and strategically.