
Restructuring/Insolvency
UK Guide 2026 : Midlands
Rankings

Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
About
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
We have a long-standing track record of delivering high profile restructurings and insolvencies involving global brands for a wide range of stakeholders. These include distressed companies, insolvency practitioners, creditors, private equity houses, banks and other financial institutions. Whether you’re a creditor or a debtor, our experienced lawyers can represent you in an extensive range of bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. We can help you renegotiate or refinance banking facilities, restructure equity stakes, and guide you through insolvency or enforcement processes where necessary. We can bring in colleagues from our banking, private equity, pensions, employment, real estate and tax teams when you need them, who will bring to bear their experience working on restructuring corporates which are stressed or distressed. Clients tell us that this integrated, collaborative approach is critical for successful outcomes. We know that understanding the complexities of financial distress and potential solutions is only one part of the equation; each industry has unique commercial features that affect out-ofcourt workouts. The depth of our industryspecific knowledge - and our contacts who provide dedicated financial and commercial advice - means we’re always geared towards helping you minimize risk, avoid complications and delays, and maximize success for all stakeholders.
Clients (7)
- PwC
- Deloitte
- Kroll
- UK clearing banks
- Major corporates and financial institutions
- Asset-based lenders
- Insolvency practitioners and LPA receivers
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Work Highlights
Provided by Chambers
Eversheds Sutherland advised PricewaterhouseCoopers as the joint administrators of Nimbus Realisations on the Topco administration.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Eversheds are fantastic. They are always on hand with a good understanding of my needs, throughout the team.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUKI come back to them because I get a first-class service. They are always prepared to do the job within the means. They are providing the Rolls-Royce service.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUKEversheds Sutherland consistently deliver excellent service. The team are professional, pragmatic and quick to respond. They understand our needs and provide reliable, high-quality legal support.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK
Notable Practitioners
Provided by Chambers
Band 1 
Band 1 
Andrew J Jordan
Andrew Jordan leads the restructuring and insolvency team in Birmingham. He comes recommended for his work on complex distressed business cases in the retail, automotive and energy sectors. His work also includes operational restructuring and refinancing exercises.
Andrew is a very experienced and commercial lawyer.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK
Band 1 
Band 1 
Mark Wood
Mark Wood leads the restructuring and insolvency team in Nottingham. He advises on contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters, including asset sales, trading issues and restructurings. Much of his work is international in scope. I find Mark to be a very knowledgeable lawyer. He brings a broad understanding of a number of different jurisdictions.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUKMark is good at getting to the commercial resolution, making suggestions and thinking about what can be done.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUKMark Wood is truly the crème de la crème of lawyers in his field. His depth of expertise, sharp legal insight and strategic thinking consistently set him apart.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK
Band 2 
Band 2 
Jenna Poulton
Jenna Poulton is a Birmingham-based partner in the restructuring and insolvency team. She has notable experience handling matters containing cross-border elements. She demonstrates her ability to advise on a range of issues, including asset sales, acquisitions and operational restructuring. Jenna delivers very clear advice.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK
Band 3 
Band 3 
Anne-Louise Lawrence
Anne-Louise Lawrence is a legal director based in Birmingham who leads the firm's real estate restructuring section. She advises on all facets of restructuring, refinancing and administration procedure. She has notable expertise in retail receivership and the treatment of distressed real estate assets. Anne-Louise is tenacious, detail-oriented and technically good.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentUK
Ranked Individuals at Eversheds Sutherland (4)
Members
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland


Mark Wood
View profile of Mark Wood
Jenna Poulton
View profile of Jenna Poulton
Anne-Louise Lawrence
View profile of Anne-Louise Lawrence
Eversheds Sutherland has rankings in the following guides
Band 2 Europe 2026
Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: Finland
View department profile for Europe 2026Band 2 UK 2026
Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: North West
View department profile for UK 2026Band 4 UK 2026
Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: Yorkshire
View department profile for UK 2026
What success is built on
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.