LAWYER PROFILE

Laurence Weeks

UK 2026

Birketts LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation

East Anglia

11 years ranked

Restructuring/Insolvency

East Anglia

11 years ranked

About

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Career

Laurence qualified as a Solicitor in December 1995 and joined Birketts in 2012. He is the Lead Partner in our Dispute Resolution Team and leads the firm’s Restructuring and Insolvency Team.

Laurence specialises in the resolution of complex disputes. He has acted for a wide range of clients on a domestic and international basis. He has particular experience in dealing with claims relating to contractual interpretation, professional negligence, corporate, banking, financial services, insolvency and fraud matters.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Litigation - East Anglia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Laurence Weeks is recognised for his strong litigation practice, particularly with regard to disputes concerning breaches of contract and insolvency.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - East Anglia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Cambridge-based Laurence Weeks leads the firm's restructuring and insolvency team. He is a commercial litigator who has extensive experience in insolvency disputes. He handles asset recovery for liquidators, winding-up petitions and high-value administrations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Laurence is robust, a safe pair of hands and very commercially aware of clients' needs and objectives.
LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Laurence always made himself available to tackle the challenges we were facing and his advice was strategic.
LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is well respected and an excellent litigator.
LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Laurence is a highly technical individual. He is very good in the details and in tight timelines.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Laurence has very good knowledge of the client situation and is commercially astute in recognising the client's needs.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Laurence provides excellent advice and a strategic approach.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession