Mark Knight
Advises clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional workouts and restructurings.
Mark co-leads our restructuring practice in London. He has deep experience in complex, multi-jurisdictional workouts and restructurings, acting for both creditors and debtors. He works with private equity houses, hedge funds and other investors with respect to the acquisition and reorganization of stressed and distressed businesses. His practice includes all stages of the restructuring life cycle, including investment structuring, contingency planning and strategy, negotiations, implementation, post-restructuring, optimization of existing investments and exit.
Mark is ranked by industry publications including Chambers UK and Legal 500 UK. A source quoted by Chambers says, “Mark’s advice, commercial awareness and willingness to get a deal done give a client the best outcome.” Other sources describe him as “a great team player” and “a first-rate lawyer and adviser on large, complex restructuring situations.”
Recognition
Chambers UK – Restructuring/Insolvency
Legal 500 UK – Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
Private Equity News – “Rising Stars of Private Equity,” 2018
Education
Prior experience
- Partner, Sidley Austin, 2019-2024
- General Counsel, Pillarstone, 2017-2018
- Partner, Kirkland & Ellis, 2014-2017
- Associate, Kirkland & Ellis, 2008-2014
- Trainee Solicitor, DLA Piper, 2006-2008
Qualifications and admissions
- England and Wales