Ryan Barncastle

Ryan Barncastle is a partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, based in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in business transactional law, with extensive experience in corporate, real estate, securities, and private equity matters. His practice focuses on representing sophisticated businesses, real estate companies, entrepreneurs, and investors in complex transactional issues, including strategic entity formation, debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.12

Professional Background

• Current Role: Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP since August 2018, where he provides legal counsel on a variety of corporate matters and serves as outside general counsel for privately held companies.14

• Previous Experience: Before joining Barnes & Thornburg, Barncastle was a partner at Raines Feldman LLP and Stuart | Moore Attorneys at Law, where he represented a diverse clientele in corporate and real estate transactions.12

Notable Achievements

• Recognition: He has been named a "Rising Star" by Southern California Super Lawyers in 2014 and 2015, and was included in Variety Magazine's 2014 list of Dealmakers.12

• Awards: In 2024, he was recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal's "Leaders of Influence: Private Equity, Investors & Advisors" list, highlighting his influence in the field.56

Barncastle's dual focus on corporate and real estate law allows him to provide a comprehensive perspective to his clients, making him a trusted adviser in navigating complex transactions.23