Davis Polk European Restructuring practice co-heads Jifree Cader and Mark Knight discussed their arrivals to the firm and the launch of our new London restructuring practice with Legal Business.

“This was a fantastic opportunity to launch a restructuring practice at an elite firm, and for us, this is the right move,” Mark explained.

“Davis Polk launching a restructuring practice in London will be a major disruptive event,” Jifree added. “As we build and scale up, our goal is to drive that disruption and deliver on our ambitions.”

Partner and Restructuring practice co-head Damian Schaible also discussed the firm’s growth strategy. “A few years ago we went on a listening tour, speaking with our clients and contacts in London about their needs in European restructuring, and speaking with our partners in London to really understand the market. I probably flew back and forth 10 times over the past few years – we wanted to get it right.”

“We already had a fantastic group of corporate lawyers in London – which is critical to a successful restructuring practice,” Damian noted. “With the firm’s broad commitment to making significant additional investments in our London platform, particularly in finance and PE, this was the right time to launch our European practice.”

“Finding the right fit: the duo behind Davis Polk’s long-awaited London restructuring launch,” Legal Business (March 12, 2025) (subscription required)

Copy link to share post