Business Details
14 Years
experience
Expert Corporate Legal Services in London
Bevan Kidwell is a boutique law firm specialising in corporate and commercial legal services, with particular expertise in acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and complex commercial agreements. Our team combines decades of legal experience with a client-centric approach, prioritising commercial goals while ensuring robust legal protection. We serve a diverse clientele including corporate finance houses, financial services providers, leisure industry businesses, and growing enterprises. Our lawyers have supported clients in cross-border transactions, employment law matters, and property law for over 20 years, maintaining a reputation for clear communication and practical solutions.With a focus on building long-term relationships, we provide timely advice that balances legal rigour with business pragmatism. Our partners Jean Bevan and John Bevan have established themselves as trusted advisors, combining niche expertise with the agility to address both immediate needs and strategic objectives. The firm's commitment to transparency, responsiveness, and value-for-money service has earned consistent recommendations from CEOs, creative directors, and industry leaders across multiple sectors.
Services
Corporate Law
Commercial Agreements
Property Transactions
Employment Law
Joint Ventures
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We provide clear, thorough legal advice tailored to business needs
- Our team has over 20 years' experience in corporate and commercial law
- We combine boutique firm personal service with big firm expertise
- We offer responsive support for urgent legal matters
- Our lawyers have proven expertise in cross-border transactions and employment law
What people say
Fantastic service
Clear thorough advice
Personal touch
Commercial approach
Responsive support
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law services cover acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and corporate finance transactions up to 25m. We work closely with clients to understand their commercial objectives while ensuring legal compliance. Our team provides strategic guidance on corporate restructuring and governance matters for businesses across multiple sectors.
Commercial Agreements
We draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including supply agreements, distribution arrangements, and technology licensing. Our approach focuses on risk mitigation while maintaining commercial viability. Clients benefit from our extensive experience in financial services regulation and cross-border transactions.
Property Transactions
Our property law expertise covers commercial development, landlord and tenant matters, and property acquisitions/disposals. We advise developers, investors, and leisure industry clients on all aspects from heads of terms to completion. The team specialises in identifying and mitigating risks in property transactions.
Employment Law
We provide comprehensive employment law support including contract drafting, workplace policies, and dispute resolution. Our services help businesses navigate UK employment regulations while maintaining positive employee relations. Clients receive practical advice tailored to their specific industry needs.
Joint Ventures
Our joint venture services focus on structuring successful business collaborations. We handle partnership agreements, profit-sharing arrangements, and exit strategies. The team combines legal expertise with commercial insight to create balanced frameworks that protect all parties' interests.
People
Jean Bevan
Partner
Jean Bevan is a corporate law specialist with over 20 years' experience advising businesses on commercial transactions and employment law. She combines legal expertise with practical business understanding to deliver solutions that align with clients' strategic goals.
Simon Sullivan Vince
Partner
Simon Sullivan Vince specialises in commercial property law, advising clients on acquisitions, disposals, and landlord-tenant matters. With extensive experience in property development and investment, he provides practical solutions for complex real estate transactions.
Questions
What areas of law does Bevan Kidwell specialise in?
We specialise in corporate and commercial law, including acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial agreements, employment law, and property transactions.
How experienced is the Bevan Kidwell team?
Our lawyers have over 20 years' combined experience handling complex legal matters for growing businesses and financial institutions across multiple sectors.
What makes Bevan Kidwell different from other law firms?
We combine boutique firm personal service with big firm expertise, focusing on practical commercial solutions while maintaining rigorous legal standards.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we advise international clients on UK legal matters and have experience with cross-border transactions through our global professional networks.
How quickly can I expect a response from your team?
We prioritise timely communication and aim to respond to urgent matters within 24 hours while maintaining thorough legal analysis.
What industries do you typically work with?
We work with financial services providers, leisure industry businesses, property developers, creative industries, and growing enterprises across various sectors.
Reviews (2)
Pav M.
Apr 19, 2018
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A very positive experience dealing with Asfa Javed, I always found her to be professional yet friendly, happy to help with her proactive and efficient approach resulting in speedy transaction. I would be happy to recommend her services.
John Property
Dec 17, 2015
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I buy a number of properties each year and needed a strong, capable solicitor to deal with the work. In 2013 I was introduced to Arti Dawar & John Bevan by a mutual friend. Between them they have transacted many of our residential & commercial cases with exceptional skill & expertise. I have found them to be professional and prepared to go that extra mile. I can whole heartedly recommend their services.
