Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 1
Contact number
(0117) 917 3000Chambers Review
Osborne Clarke has a sizeable department with a strong reputation for commercial litigation. The firm is a popular choice for high-value disputes in the energy, technology and financial services. The team acts on behalf of an impressive list of household-name companies on matters ranging from contractual litigation to contentious data protection and cybersecurity matters. The firm is frequently sought out for heavyweight cross-border work.
Work Highlights
- Osborne Clarke advised Warner Brothers Discovery in a cross-border contractual dispute with Econet, relating to the recovery of payment obligations amounting to USD31.9 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their service levels and responsiveness are very strong. They are proactive and very attentive to client needs."
"The team is close-knit, they give quick and effective answers to complex questions and can manage unexpected events with great serenity."
"The service Osborne Clarke offers is excellent. The team was extremely user-friendly and commercial, and despite dealing with complex matters, they are very straightforward."
"They are thoughtful, calm and understand key issues, so they provide good advice with a useful commercial element."
"Their service levels and responsiveness are very strong. They are proactive and very attentive to client needs."
"The team is close-knit, they give quick and effective answers to complex questions and can manage unexpected events with great serenity."
"The service Osborne Clarke offers is excellent. The team was extremely user-friendly and commercial, and despite dealing with complex matters, they are very straightforward."
"They are thoughtful, calm and understand key issues, so they provide good advice with a useful commercial element."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Clough routinely acts on high-value commercial and financial litigation mandates, including cross-border disputes. His experience includes derivatives disputes as well as litigation in the energy sector.
"Peter's commercial awareness is very good; he is very aware of the work we do and the industries we work in."
"Peter Clough has good strategic input and is very available to help clients find appropriate solutions. He is a problem-solver."
"He's very bright, incisive and gets straight to the point, doesn't faff around."
Charlie Wedin is a well-regarded practitioner with a specialism in IT and data protection law. He advises clients on cybersecurity regulations and is also routinely sought after for his expertise in fraud investigations.
"Charlie is great lawyer and trusted advisor."
Tom Ellis leads the Osborne Clarke commercial disputes team. He is well-versed in the details of contractual disputes, professional negligence claims and a wide range of financial litigation.
"Tom is a good litigator, he is absolutely brilliant."
Ranked Lawyers at
Osborne Clarke LLP
South West