LAWYER PROFILE

Neil Golding

UK 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Neil is a restructuring partner based in the London Office.

Neil's work is frequently contentious in nature and often involves jurisdictions other than England, including Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Trinidad, Barbados, the BVI and the Isle of Man.

He has particular experience of the financial services sector and was for some years the head of the firm's insurance practice globally, and has advised on many insurance company run-offs and insolvencies.

His work regularly brings him into contact with a variety of regulators, including the FCA, PRA, ICAEW, the Financial Stability Board, The Pensions Regulator, the Insolvency Service, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the Financial Ombudsman Service and the English Premier League.

He is one of the very few solicitors to have obtained a licence as an insolvency practitioner.

Neil speaks regularly at restructuring conferences.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Neil Golding is well regarded for his expertise in contentious insolvency and restructuring matters. He is sought out for advice on cross-border disputes and offers notable experience in the retail and insurance sectors.

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Strengths

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Neil Golding gets straight to the point and provides solutions. His standing in the market is first class.
Restructuring/Insolvency: LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Neil Golding's significant experience and ability to deal with challenging situations are huge assets to any client faced with complex litigation or restructuring needs. He has been there and done it.
Restructuring/Insolvency: LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Neil Golding is clearly very confident in what he does and very experienced.
Restructuring/Insolvency: LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession