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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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https://www.weil.com/experience/practices/business-finance-and-restructuring/european-restructuring

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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Weil, Gotshal & Manges has a noteworthy track record in the restructuring and insolvency field. Its lawyers are regularly involved in precedent-setting matters, including UK-originated work and cross-border mandates. The firm offers an integrated service, working closely with its US, Asian and European offices. Weil enjoys strong relationships with a number of creditor-side clients, while also attracting regular instructions from high-profile debtors as well as from distressed investors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised an ad hoc group of bondholders on a £23 billion restructuring of Ukraine's sovereign debt.

Strengths

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  • Weil are excellent at navigating the nuances of a complex situation and designing an effective strategy. They are terrific.

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  • Weil have vast experience of complex deals and have a broad team. They provide excellent service and are very easy to work with and readily available.

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  • Weil’s restructuring group is a multi-talented team who are extremely capable, dynamic and well versed on the universe of issues that come up. They have a depth of talent and a great team dynamic.

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  • The Weil team are best in class in terms of insolvency legal knowledge but also in how they understand and contribute to the complex commercial aspects of their engagements.

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  • The Weil team are deeply creative and at the cutting edge of in-court and out-of-court restructuring approaches. They are incredibly detail-oriented and stop at nothing to find a way forward for us.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew J O Wilkinson
    Andrew J O Wilkinson

    Andrew J O Wilkinson

    Andrew Wilkinson is co-head of the firm's London restructuring practice and has a wealth of experience advising corporates and financial institutions on restructuring and insolvency matters. He is particularly adroit at advising on high-value cross-border mandates.

    • Andrew is the foremost restructuring statesman. He's very seasoned, having decades of experience, and people look to him for direction. The number one sovereign restructuring lawyer in London.

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    • Andrew is the greatest of all time in the London restructuring market.

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    • Andrew is possibly the most experienced lawyer in the London restructuring market.

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    • Andrew is the go-to guy in the market for difficult restructuring transactions. You feel confident with Andrew that you will get the best circumstances. Tactically, he is very good as well.

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    • Andrew is the top restructuring lawyer, I believe, in the UK, certainly for sovereign work.

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  • Mark Lawford
    Mark Lawford

    Mark Lawford

    Mark Lawford offers broad expertise spanning cross-border insolvencies, complex restructurings and contentious matters. He counts private equity firms, international corporates and insolvency practitioners among his client base.

    • Mark is one of the best insolvency lawyers in the field.

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    • Mark is always calm and in control.

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    • Mark is excellent at keeping you safe and ensuring matters progress in the right direction.

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    • Mark is the best UK lawyer we have ever dealt with. His knowledge of UK insolvency is widely recognised as best in class. His responsiveness and commercial skills are outstanding.

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    • Mark is technically brilliant.

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  • Gemma Sage
    Gemma Sage

    Gemma Sage

    Gemma is a rising individual in the space, assisting clients with formal insolvencies and out-of-court restructurings.

    • Gemma is up-and-coming and is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Gemma is an incredibly impressive lawyer. She is mature, collaborative and a pleasure to work with.

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