Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Osborne Clarke acted for the selling shareholders of PrisymID on its sale to Loftware.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have strength and breadth of understanding and very high levels of experience."
"They are excellent, they are very responsive and the quality of their work in outstanding."
"They have strength and breadth of understanding and very high levels of experience."
"They are excellent, they are very responsive and the quality of their work in outstanding."
Notable Practitioners
Justin Starling is an expert in venture capital transactions. His client base includes investors, founders and companies.
Rob Hayes regularly advises private equity and venture capital clients and specialises in tech sector transactional matters.
"He leads from the front and is well on top of everything. He is outstanding."
Robert Wood is a private equity transactional lawyer with a strong practice in technology and communications.
"He is real quality."
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.
"She is a very strong lawyer."
"She is excellent all round. She has a strong commitment, responsiveness and ability to manage complex matters."
Greg Leyshon is national head of corporate and head of business transactions at Osborne Clarke, and specialises in private equity, growth and venture capital deals. He has particular expertise in handling deals in the communications sector.
"He is a respected practitioner."
Ranked Lawyers at
Osborne Clarke LLP
Thames Valley