Market Recognition

Commended for Restructuring and Insolvency Practice
— The Times’ “Best Law Firms,” 2019

Tier 1 Rankings for London, Germany and Paris Offices
— Legal 500, 2019

Top Ranking for Global-Wide Restructuring and Insolvency
— Chambers Global 2019

Germany Top Ranked for Restructuring and Insolvency
— Chambers Europe, 2019

Top Ranking for Global-Wide Restructuring and Insolvency
— Chambers Global 2019

Highly Ranked by Chambers UK
— Chambers UK 2019

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Legal Expertise, Innovation in Managing Complexity & Scale – Finalist
— FT Innovative Lawyers Awards, 2018

Restructuring Team of the Year – Finalist
— Legal Business Awards, 2018

Restructuring Team of the Year – Finalist
— British Legal Awards, 2018

Bankruptcy Practice Group of the Year
— Law360, 2010-2018

Large Law Firm that Impressed – Winner
— Global Restructuring Review Awards, 2017

Restructuring Team of the Year – Finalist
— IFLR European Awards, 2017

Restructuring Team of the Year – Finalist
— The Lawyer Awards, 2016 and 2017

Restructuring Team of the Year
— Legal Business Awards, 2016

Restructuring Team of the Year
— Financial News Legal Services Awards, 2016

Andrew Wilkinson Featured in the Hot 100
— The Lawyer, 2016

Mark Lawford Recognized Among “40 Under 40”
— Global Restructuring Review, 2016

Mark Lawford Named a “Rising Star” of the Financial Legal Profession
— Financial News, 2015

Strong multi-jurisdictional offering, with the strategic and technical ability to represent UK, European and US clients in major restructurings and insolvencies. Highlighted for its expertise in handling insurance insolvencies. “They bring experience, and are good at putting together a team that suits the circumstances.”
— Chambers UK 2015

Ranked in the Restructuring Elite
— Chambers UK 2015

Restructuring Team of the Year
Legal Business Awards, 2014

Restructuring Team of the Year
— The Lawyer Awards, 2014

Ranked Band 1 for Global-wide Restructuring and Insolvency
— Chambers Global 2014

Ranked Band 1 for Restructuring — Bondholder and Fund Representation
— IFLR1000 UK 2014

Strong in Western Europe, with leading teams in the UK, France and Germany. Further strength in the CEE region, with notable offices in the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary. Highly regarded for its restructuring and insolvency advice to financial institutions and investors, including loan portfolio transactions. “They have the ability to put up a formidable team on large and wide-ranging cases.” “They are very thorough and they always give detailed work and explanations. The advice is based on extensive research of the law and exploring all the options.” — Chambers Europe 2014

Bankruptcy Team of the Year
— Chambers USA Awards for Excellence, 2014

Restructuring Deal of the Year for Lehman Brothers’ chapter 11 insolvency
— IFLR Awards, 2013

Bankruptcy Group of the Year
— Law360, 2013

Global Finance Deal of the Year, Private Restructuring for MF Global
— The American Lawyer Global Legal Awards, 2013

Global Restructuring Law Firm of the Year
— Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2013

Insolvency Deal of the Year for Lehman Brother Holding Inc.’s exit from chapter 11 bankruptcy and liquidation of assets
— Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2013

Insolvency and Restructuring Law Firm of the Year
— The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, 2008–2013