Reading: Boyes Turner employs heavyweight

Boyes Turner has appointed leading banking partner John Barker from Osborne Clarke to head up their Banking & Finance group.

Having qualified at Norton Rose and been a partner at Osborne Clarke since 2002, Barker brings a wealth of experience in advising banks, venture capitalists and borrowers on the full range of financing transactions including acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance, cross border lending, invoice discounting, asset leasing and derivatives.

Ranked as a leading individual in banking & finance by the legal industry’s leading directory Chambers UK, he is described by clients as “great technically and a pleasure to work with”. His appointment will further strengthen Boyes Turner’s market leading real estate and corporate finance practices.

Commenting on the move, Barker said: “I am delighted to be joining such a dynamic and ambitious firm that has its sights firmly set on becoming the region’s premier law firm. I am very excited to have the opportunity to head up and build a first-class finance practice, working alongside leading corporate and real estate teams to develop and enhance Boyes Turner's already strong reputation in this area and to take it to the next level.”

Boyes Turner chief executive Andrew Chalkley said: “John’s appointment is testament to the continual investment that Boyes Turner is making in building the region's premier law firm. His skill set and experience is a perfect strategic fit and will complete our transactional offering, adding to the firms strength across the board in corporate, finance and real estate. We are delighted that he has chosen to join Boyes Turner.”