The corporate and commercial team at BDB Pitmans advises on private equity transactions, joint ventures, and acquisitions. The practice is co-led by Oliver Kelly in Southampton and Philip Lamb in London. Kelly has a broad range of experience, which spans management buyouts, venture capital trusts, and shareholder agreements. Leah Houghton focuses on debt financing, corporate restructuring, and M&A work. Sean Kelly is also noted for his capabilities in handling matters in the maritime and transport sectors.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They have a sound reading of the market and the law.’

  • 'Oliver Kelly is clear, confident, and concise.'

  • 'Leah Houghton is industrious, detailed, and helpful.'

  • ‘The Pitmans team have a very strong ability to meet the client's needs without over complicating their advice, which is very practical and commercial.’

  • ‘Oliver Kelly is a standout lawyer in the South. He has a very affable and commercial approach with clients and advisers. This is backed up with his exceptional technical capability.’

Key clients

  • Premier Marinas
  • Red Funnel
  • ITS Technology
  • Wilton Carpet group
  • Yospace
  • Crealogix MBA
  • EV Chargers
  • Salon Supplies
  • Firebird Partnership
  • HCR Group

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Oliver Kelly, Philip Lamb

Other key lawyers

Leah Houghton, Sean Kelly