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Restructuring/Insolvency - Yorkshire

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland has a highly adept restructuring and insolvency team frequently sought to advise on a wide range of issues including pre-packaged administration sales, the appointment of and responsibilities of administrators, and schemes of arrangement, among many others. The team also has in-depth knowledge of distressed property cases and the financial aspects of restructuring a company.

Work Highlights

  • Eversheds Sutherland acted for Unipart on its acquisition of Formaplex Technologies, which was in administration.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Barney Smedley
2
Barney Smedley
2
Band 2
Barney Smedley regularly advises banks and insolvency practitioners on a range of non-contentious matters. He is well versed in handling pre-packaged administrations and the sale of businesses and assets. He has particular expertise in the retail and leisure sectors.

Barney is a highly experienced lawyer able to balance law with a strong commercial acumen.

Barney provides great input into challenging transactions. He is responsive, clear and technically strong.

Barney is hugely knowledgeable and personable.

Barney is a very engaging and thoughtful lawyer who has contributed significantly to regional and next-generation activity in relation to turnaround and restructuring.

Connor Atkinson
Connor Atkinson
Associates to watch

Connor Atkinson is a senior associate with experience in the restructuring and insolvency space, with particular expertise in advising on sales strategy following administration. Additionally, Atkinson has knowledge of a wide range of matters including schemes of arrangement, distressed property issues and solvent liquidations.

Connor provides high-quality legal advice and applies his strong technical and commercial knowledge to situations.

Connor provides very detailed advice through a commercial lens. He is able to provide responses and real-world advice in a variety of scenarios.

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Barney Smedley
2
Barney Smedley
2
Band 2
Connor Atkinson
Connor Atkinson
Associates to watch