LAWYER PROFILE

Priyanka Usmani

UK 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

UK

Practice Areas

Priyanka Usmani is a Partner in Baker McKenzie’s Banking and Finance Department based in London. Priyanka predominantly acts on restructuring and insolvency matters, often with multijurisdictional aspects, representing a range of clients both on the debtor side (acting for companies and financial sponsors), the creditor side (acting for institutional lenders and funds) and insolvency officeholders. Priyanka is accustomed to acting for the full spectrum of stakeholders in any restructuring and insolvency situations, including investors and directors of distressed (or potentially distressed) companies.

Since joining Baker McKenzie, Priyanka has spent six months on secondment with the workout team at Barclays.

Professional Memberships

International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation - Steering Committee Member

Turnaround Management Association - Member

Insolvency Lawyers Association

INSOL Europe

Personal

University of Sydney (Bachelor of Commerce)

BPP University Law School (Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Firms)

Band 6

Individual Editorial

Priyanka Usmani brings experience representing diverse clientele in restructuring matters, including companies and debtors on the sponsor side, as well as funds and institutional lenders on the creditor side.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Her strength lies in her ability to deliver advice in a clear, no-nonsense and commercial way. She is down to earth, straightforward and builds relationships with clients and co-advisers quickly.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Priyanka is very impressive. She is very thorough, very conscientious, commercial and gives clear communication. She performs at a top level.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Priyanka is user-friendly and gives clear advice. She does not overcomplicate issues and gets to the heart of the matter.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession