Julian graduated from Durham University in 1992 with a BSc Hons in Natural Sciences, before completing his CPE and LPC at the College of Law in Guildford between 1992 and 1994.
Julian Barker
Partner Head of Banking and Capital Markets | COLP
Areas of Expertise
Julian advises on all aspects on finance made available to Registered Providers, including: bond issues (both wholesale and retail), private placements, syndicated and bilateral loans (sterling and other currencies), development finance loans, Private Finance Initiatives (PFIs), group refinancings in connection with mergers, intra-group lending and interest rate derivatives and related security.
He also advises on security trustee arrangements in connection with the group funding arrangements of Registered Providers.
Julian also advises corporate borrowers on their loan and security documentation in connection with acquisition finance and property finance transactions.
Experience
Prior to Devonshires, he worked as a banking lawyer in large city practices, including Allen & Overy LLP and SJ Berwin LLP, where he advised on commercial property finance, acquisition finance transactions and various types of general corporate lending, including management buyouts and management buy-ins.
Publications
Julian regularly features in external publications such as Social Housing and Inside Housing.
Directories
He is ranked as a key individual (Band 1) in the field of Social Housing Finance by Chambers, and “gives robust, sensible advice – he provides solutions rather than a series of options.” He is at the forefront of the banking team’s recent work on bond issues and clients describe him as “extremely flexible and a pleasure to work with”.
Julian is a “leading individual” in Legal 500 Hall of Fame and his team is “highly rated”. He is also ranked in Super Lawyers for his high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in the area of banking law.
Education
Personal
Julian is a keen hockey player and cricketer.
Testimonials
Chambers & Partners, Social Housing“Peers praise his in-depth understanding of housing association issues”
Legal 500‘[Julian] Makes it all look very simple, which of course it isn’t. So it’s a testament to his knowledge and competence.’
Legal 500‘[Julian has] supported us through a number of complex funding projects, enabling us to meet challenging timescales without any concerns and exhibiting excellent project management skills.’
Legal 500‘Julian Barker has been a stand out source of help and guidance for all legal issues that have arisen.’
Get in touch
| 020 7880 4365 |
| 07932105323 |
| julian.barker@devonshires.co.uk |
| London Office
Devonshires Solicitors LLP 30 Finsbury Circus London EC2M 7DT |
| 020 7880 4353 |
| amy.savill@devonshires.co.uk |
