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Mark Lawford

Global 2026

Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Mark Lawford is a Restructuring partner in London. Mark is experienced in advising insolvency practitioners, US and European investment banks, UK clearing banks, hedge funds and private equity houses across the full range of international and domestic restructuring and insolvency matters. His principal areas of expertise include cross-border insolvencies and restructurings, creditor representations, debtor representations, out-of-court restructurings and insolvency litigation where he is particularly noted for his expert handling of cases.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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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 one of the best insolvency lawyers in the field.
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Mark is technically brilliant.
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