A B-Corp Certified boutique law firm with a focus on quality and talent where clients’ and lawyers’ interests are aligned by collaboration and innovation

Winner of UK Business of the Year at the International Brilliance Awards 2025

Winner Of LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR AT THE MODERN LAW AWARDS 2024

Shortlisted for New Law Business Of The Year at The Lawyer Awards 2025

Shortlisted for Law Company of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2024

Winner of Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2023

Winner of the Business Growth Award at the 2022 Modern Law Awards

Shortlisted for Innovative Law Firm of The Year at The Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2024

Ian Brent

Corporate Partner

About Ian Brent

Ian Brent has 35 years of corporate law expertise, specialising in advising private companies and individuals on sales, acquisitions, investments, and shareholder agreements. Clients rely on his knowledge and experience to steer them seamlessly through even the most complex transactions.

He has a proven track record in delivering results within the recruitment and technology sectors and The Legal 500 has recognised Ian as one of the Recommended Lawyers for sub-£50m deals.

Over the years, he has become deeply embedded in the private equity landscape, representing firms like Nickleby Capital and IPE Ventures. He has successfully sold numerous businesses to private equity firms, ensuring smooth transitions and optimal outcomes for clients. Ian also goes beyond legal advice, playing a proactive role in matching buyers and investors with the right target companies, adding significant value beyond the legal framework of deals.

Focused on results, he avoids unnecessary conflicts, concentrating on strategies that yield the best commercial outcomes for his clients. His experience in over 350 deals provides unparalleled insight and strategic advantage.

When he’s not guiding clients to success, he’s a season ticket holder at Arsenal, an MCC member, and a 5th dan black belt in karate, although his negotiation skills rarely call for martial arts!