Georgina Bryant

“Georgina is competent and experienced in her trade and our industry. She is approachable and gets the job done on time and on budget.“

– Chambers and Partners UK 2027

Georgina heads up Barcan and Kirby’s Corporate and Commercial team. Her experience spans the nurseries and early years, financial services and hospitality sectors.

With over 20 years’ experience, she is well-placed to advise and assist businesses and their owners on all aspects of corporate and commercial law.

Georgina’s expertise lies in all aspects of the sale and purchase of companies and businesses, as well as other matters including:

Her commercial law experience includes advising on a range of commercial contracts, including:

Experience and recognition

Georgina has considerable private practice and in-house experience, having spent 10 years in the corporate teams in London and Sydney. She joined Barcan and Kirby from a leading energy regulator, where she was a principal legal adviser.

Georgina is recognised by clients and other professionals as being efficient, professional and supportive. She is passionate about providing practical, commercially-focused advice in a way that is accessible to clients.

Clients praise her commercial judgement, ability to manage complex situations and her frank conversations about the practicalities of business acquisitions.

Professional recognition

Georgina is ranked in Chambers and Partners UK 2027 in ‘SME-focused Firms’ (UK-wide) for her expertise in shareholders’ agreements, the purchase and sale of companies and commercial contracts.

She is often asked to speak at seminars, talking on topics related to exiting a business.

Qualifications

  • Law (LL.B.) from Newnham College, University of Cambridge

Expertise

  • "Georgina was extremely efficient; she expedited issues quickly, obviously ran the team effectively and seemed to have good relations with the other side."
    Chambers and Partners UK 2027
  • “Constant contact from the whole team. Communication is so important and these guys were all over it. Georgina knew more about our business than we did!"
    AnonCorporate + Commercial Client
  • "Georgina was extremely efficient and kept me on track. I was so relieved to find someone so experienced. Her attention to detail was brilliant.”
    AnonCorporate + Commercial Client
  • "One of the key points that differentiates George from other commercial lawyers is her accessibility and proactive approach. She is easy to do business with, for both us as the broker and for her clients, always responding quickly to calls or emails and trying to find solutions to problems.

    George knows when to involve us in commercial issues which could be a risk to the deal or the relationship between parties, and regularly keeps us up to date on progress. She plays a vital and hands-on role in making sure the deal gets done and is a safe bet for professionals looking for a trusted lawyer for their clients."
    Jenna Caldwell, Director of Childcare & EducationRedwoods Dowling Kerr
  • "When I felt like giving up and it became very emotional for me, Georgina was extremely supportive and helped me through when my spirits were low. She picked me up and helped me to take the sale through to fruition.

    I would like to thank Georgina for all her excellent advice, support and hard work, strength of mind and tenacity. Her negotiating skills are second to none. These are qualities that no one could put a price on.”
    LynnCorporate + Commercial Client