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Barcan+Kirby LLP Barcan+Kirby LLP

Oliver Kent

Associate

5.0
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Oli has worked in corporate law for over five years. He trained and qualified in Exeter, relocated to Bristol to join a large corporate firm, and joined Barcan and Kirby's Corporate + Commercial team in 2024. Oli specialises in private corporate transactions. In short, he assists business owners and managers in completing the sale of their business, or the acquisition of another. Having previously worked at a firm that assisted smaller, owner-managed businesses, then a firm that often acted for private equity and larger corporate clients, Oli has the benefit of understanding key issues for either party in a transaction. This complements his offering to owner-managers: he can anticipate and advise on the approach taken by the other side, aiding an efficient conclusion of the deal, all while seeking to protect his client’s key interests. Oli’s recent experience has seen him assist clients in a number of different industries, including children’s nurseries, software as a service providers, and car dealers and restoration specialists. While Oli enjoys the variety of his work and the businesses he meets, he aims to provide every client with the same high level of thoroughness, clarity of advice and commitment. Aside from his work on sales and acquisitions, Oli is also able to offer general corporate law advice, and assist with small and family business reorganisations, share buybacks, putting in place articles of association, shareholders’ agreements and other business vehicle frameworks, and equally enjoys assisting clients in this way.

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  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 815325

  • Based in Bristol, Avon

  • Licensed for 2 years

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Barcan+Kirby LLP Barcan+Kirby LLP

Oli has worked in corporate law for over five years. He trained and qualified in Exeter, relocated to Bristol to join a large corporate firm, and joined Barcan and Kirby's Corporate + Commercial team in 2024. Oli specialises in private corporate transactions. In short, he assists business owners and managers in completing the sale of their business, or the acquisition of another. Having previously worked at a firm that assisted smaller, owner-managed businesses, then a firm that often acted for private equity and larger corporate clients, Oli has the benefit of understanding key issues for either party in a transaction. This complements his offering to owner-managers: he can anticipate and advise on the approach taken by the other side, aiding an efficient conclusion of the deal, all while seeking to protect his client’s key interests. Oli’s recent experience has seen him assist clients in a number of different industries, including children’s nurseries, software as a service providers, and car dealers and restoration specialists. While Oli enjoys the variety of his work and the businesses he meets, he aims to provide every client with the same high level of thoroughness, clarity of advice and commitment. Aside from his work on sales and acquisitions, Oli is also able to offer general corporate law advice, and assist with small and family business reorganisations, share buybacks, putting in place articles of association, shareholders’ agreements and other business vehicle frameworks, and equally enjoys assisting clients in this way.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 815325

  • Based in Bristol, Avon

  • Licensed for 2 years

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Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15 (Open)
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15
Saturday (Closed)
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Second Floor Prince House, 43-51 Prince Street, Bristol, BS1 4PS

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    James Adams

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    James

    Excellent service from Oli Kent and the corporate team at B+K for a recent investment and acquisition. Very professional and efficient, can highly recommend.

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    Thanks, James.

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    Tara Gould

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    Tara

    This law firm was recommended to us by our business sales broker. We had a choice of 3 and spoke to each one, but the friendliness and reassurances from Barcan+Kirby is why we chose them to advise/assist us with the sale of our nursery business. I would highly recommend them for any legal services required.

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    legal expert Oliver Kent Oliver Kent
    legal expert Rob Davenport Rob Davenport

    Thanks for taking the time to leave this great review for our Corporate and Commercial team, Tara. We're glad the team was able to assist you with the sale of your nursery and look forward to working with you again in the future.

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    Sylvia

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    Sylvia

    I cannot fault the service we received as part of our share sale. The team were supportive and professional through the process. Would use again and highly recommend.

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    Thanks so much for leaving this great review, Sylvia.

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    Sylvia Robinson

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    I cannot fault the service that we received during a process that we had no idea about. Oliver was professional, patient and clear in his instructions. I have no hesitation in highly recommending.

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    Thanks so much for leaving this great review, Sylvia.

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    Kirsty

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    Kirsty

    Georgina Bryant at Barcan Kirby provided an excellent service, extremely professional, efficient and understood the needs of our business requirements. We would absolutely recommend her services, along with Oli Kent who supported the process. Thank you

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    Thanks so much for this lovely review, Kirsty! We're pleased Georgina and Oli were able to assist with your matter.

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