LAWYER PROFILE

Mark Lawford

UK 2026

Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

Restructuring/Insolvency

London (Firms)

9 years ranked

About

Provided by Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Mark Lawford is a Restructuring partner in Weil’s London office. 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 Guide to the Legal Profession

Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Mark Lawford leads the firm's contentious restructuring and insolvency work and is adept at providing expert advise to a range of clients, including officeholders and shareholders.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - London (Firms)

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

Provided by Chambers

Lawford 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.
Restructuring/Insolvency: LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Mark Lawford is a brilliant lawyer and strategist – he's a go-to solicitor for any complex insolvency and restructuring dispute.
Restructuring/Insolvency: LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Mark is excellent at keeping you safe and ensuring matters progress in the right direction.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Mark is technically brilliant.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
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.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Mark is always calm and in control.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession