LAWYER PROFILE

Barney Smedley

UK 2026

Eversheds Sutherland

Ranked in 1 practice area

Restructuring/Insolvency

Yorkshire

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Eversheds Sutherland

Practice Areas

Barney advises financial institutions, investors, insolvency practitioners and boards of directors on a wide range of matters related to corporate and financial restructuring or insolvency.

The work that Barney frequently relates to multinational groups of companies, listed businesses and larger UK corporates in a variety of sectors, including retail and consumer goods, commercial real estate, care homes, manufacturing and financial services.

Prior to joining Eversheds Sutherland in April 2024 Barney was a partner at DLA Piper, where he trained and qualified as a solicitor in 2006.

Barney was recognised as a leading individual in his field in the 2024 edition of Legal 500, which noted his “invaluable advice and insight regarding high-value, often cross-border insolvency and restructuring mandates”.

Education

BA (Hons) (First Class) Modern History, University of Leeds 1997-2000

Diploma in Law, Nottingham Law School 2002-2003

Legal Practice Course, Nottingham Law School 2003-2004

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Restructuring/Insolvency - Yorkshire

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Barney is a highly experienced lawyer able to balance law with a strong commercial acumen.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Barney provides great input into challenging transactions. He is responsive, clear and technically strong.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Barney is hugely knowledgeable and personable.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Barney is a very engaging and thoughtful lawyer who has contributed significantly to regional and next-generation activity in relation to turnaround and restructuring.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession