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Osborne Clarke LLP

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above

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Osborne Clarke LLP

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Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above - Thames Valley

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What the Team is Known For
Osborne Clarke is a full-service firm with a market-leading reputation and a strong bench of sector-specialised corporate lawyers. The firm advises large national and international clients from a variety of industries on M&A, private equity matters and other complex corporate transactions. The team demonstrates particular expertise in the technology and financial services sectors. It is able to draw upon an expansive network of offices across the South of England, as well as housing experts overseas.
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Work Highlights

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  • Osborne Clarke advised Focus Group and its shareholders on all aspects of its secondary private equity process.

Strengths

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  • The team provide an exceptional service. They are very responsive, quick to understand what is needed and able to fully understand and absorb the complexities of any business environment.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • For acquisitions, they are very diligent and give good advice – a great team.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • They did come recommended and were very knowledgeable about all aspects of the deal and negotiations. They were very free for answering questions and very supportive in this complex deal.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • I have not encountered a situation they have not been able to provide good advice on.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • The whole team was really strong. I think they were really good – incredibly professional and reliable, very down to earth, and always very pragmatic and commercial when going through things.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Sara Valentine
    Sara Valentine

    Sara Valentine

    Sara Valentine leads the Thames Valley corporate team at Osborne Clarke. She specialises in cross-border M&A and also has expertise in technology and communications-sector transactions.

    • Sara is fantastic; it's always a pleasure to work with her.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • Sara is very strong in all areas and runs an excellent team.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • Sara has excellent commercial awareness and service levels.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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  • Greg Leyshon
    Greg Leyshon

    Greg Leyshon

    Greg Leyshon is co-head of Osborne Clarke's international corporate group and specialises in private equity, growth and venture capital deals. He has particular expertise in handling deals in the communications sector.

    • Greg has been in the region for a very long time, and he is very well regarded.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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  • Justin Starling
    Justin Starling

    Justin Starling

    Justin Starling is an expert in venture capital transactions. His client base includes investors, founders and companies.

    • I am very pleased with his service.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • Justin is brilliant to work with in all ways.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • Justin is a brilliant partner to work with.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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  • Rob Hayes
    Rob Hayes

    Rob Hayes

    Rob Hayes regularly advises private equity and venture capital clients and specialises in tech sector transactional matters.
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  • Robert Wood
    Robert Wood

    Robert Wood

    Robert Wood is a private equity transactional lawyer with a strong practice in technology and communications.

    • They're our go to lawyers for this, and Rob is always the lead partner. He is very hands-on in any transaction. I've referred a lot to him, and he's very quick to pick up the phone.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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