Ken Baird

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Eminent Practitioners

Restructuring/Insolvency

17 Years Ranked

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UK 2025

Global 2025

About

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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

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Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial

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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