John Barker has dedicated his career to all aspects of banking and finance transactions. He advises clients on a wide range of matters, including acquisition finance, corporate working capital, real estate finance transactions, project loans, bridging loans, invoice discounting facilities, and other structured finance arrangements.

A Partner in the firm’s Reading team, John shares his 20+ years of financial law expertise with borrowers, lenders, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and more. Many of his higher profile clients deal with extensive assets and high-stakes investments.

John is named in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 and recognised in Best Lawyers. Clients praise his “robust yet balanced advice”, “attention to detail”, “work ethic”, and the way he “deals with matters with a minimum of fuss.” John is a member of The Law Society.