Trent R. Byquist

Trent R. Byquist is a highly regarded attorney and partner at Foulston Siefkin LLP in Wichita, Kansas. Specializing in Business & Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Securities & Corporate Finance, Franchise & Distribution, and Banking & Financial Services, he delivers strategic legal solutions tailored to his clients’ needs.

Mr. Byquist earned his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law, graduating with honors, including the Order of the Coif, membership in the Kansas Law Review, and the William L. Burdick Prize. He also holds a B.S. in History and Political Science from Kansas State University, where he graduated summa cum laude with University Honors. Following law school, Mr. Byquist served a two-year clerkship with the Honorable Lawton R. Nuss, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kansas.

In his practice at Foulston Siefkin LLP, Mr. Byquist advises businesses and financial institutions on complex transactional and operational matters. His work spans contract negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, securities and financing transactions, leasing, and corporate governance. He also assists franchisees and franchisors in navigating the unique challenges of the franchise relationship, offering innovative strategies to maximize opportunities.

Recognized for his contributions to the legal field, Mr. Byquist has been included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2021-2025) for Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions Law. He has also been acknowledged by Chambers USA as a leading Corporate/M&A lawyer (2024) and named to the Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars list (2022-2024). Further, he earned a Wichita Business Journal “40 Under 40” honor in 2022.

Through his precise legal expertise and commitment to excellence, Trent R. Byquist consistently delivers superior counsel, ensuring his clients’ business goals are achieved with efficiency and foresight.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Foulston Siefkin LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Wichita Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• University of Kansas
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Kansas State University
  BS in History and Political Science

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