England - South East • Corporate and commercial
BDB Pitmans
The Southampton-based corporate and commercial group at BDB Pitmans specialises in both private and public M&A, along with joint ventures and private equity dealings. The department exhibits significant strength in the leisure, IT, and technology sectors, advising clients ranging from start-ups to household names. Oliver Kelly leads the team, routinely handling private equity transactions and management buy-ins. Sean Kelly brings in-depth expertise in debt financing, corporate reorganisations, and reductions of capital to the group.
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Testimonials
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‘The team have a very strong and well-respected senior team with a strong reputation for their commercial advice and ability to complete transactions in an efficient and effective manner.’
‘They are very personable and have the ability to build relationships with advisers and principals on both sides of a transaction. Oliver Kelly is exceptional in building these relationships and maintaining a commercial view on all aspects of a deal.’
Key clients
- Harrow House International College (Swanage) Limited
- K.B. Salon Supplies Limited
- Vision Logistical Solutions Limited
- City & Country Residential Limited and Topland (No. 14) Limited
- ITS Technology
- EVC SPV 1 plc
- HCR Group
Work highlights
- Assisted ITS (Holdco) and its subsidiaries with its £100m investment by Aviva Investors Infrastructure Income NO.6B.
- Advised Harrow House International College (Swanage) on its sale of the entire issued share capital to Westcoast Developments Group.
- Advised K.B. Salon Supplies oin its strategic acquisition of L’Oreal wholesaler P.H.A.B Wholesale.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Oliver Kelly