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Mark Knight

Global 2026

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Mark co-leads Davis Polk’s restructuring practice in London. He is a seasoned restructuring and special situations lawyer who has successfully led many complex restructurings and refinancings, acting for creditors, debtors, sponsors and enforcing agents.

Mark works closely with key stakeholders around the capital structure. His practice is focused on all stages of the restructuring life cycle, including investment structuring, contingency planning and strategy, negotiations, implementation, post-restructuring optimization of existing investments, and exit.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Mark Knight is recommended for his extensive experience across the corporate restructuring space. He is adept at acting for both debtor and creditor-side clients. He is well placed to advise on cross-border matters, with noted expertise in the Chinese real estate market.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Mark is always there to support us and is a good co-leader of the band. We look forward to engaging further with him.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide
Mark Knight is sharp, collaborative and commercially astute. He's responsive and always accessible.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Global Guide

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