
Chambers Review
Osborne Clarke is prominent in mid-market transactions, often advising on deals in the financial services, real estate, digital business and energy sectors. It is also highly adept in venture capital matters, acting for investee companies and investors in financing work and equity matters. The firm's offices in London and Bristol are complemented by others in Europe and the USA.
Work Highlights
- Osborne Clarke advised Highland Europe on its USD100 million Series C investment in Plentific. It also represented LDC and shareholders on the sale of ADEY to Polypipe Group for £210 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are efficient, professional, knowledgeable, approachable and friendly."
"Osborne Clarke were invaluable throughout the process, both working long hours but also being able to explain succinctly the technical legal matters to a non-legal audience."
"Partners and staff are always quick to respond."
"They are efficient, professional, knowledgeable, approachable and friendly."
"Osborne Clarke were invaluable throughout the process, both working long hours but also being able to explain succinctly the technical legal matters to a non-legal audience."
"Partners and staff are always quick to respond."
Notable Practitioners

Robert Wood is a venture capital specialist whose practice is active on behalf of investor and investee clients. He is notably involved in the media, telecommunications and technology spaces.
"Robert Wood is always available and professional."

Justin Starling concentrates his practice on acting for venture capital investment funds and companies in the technology space. He is experienced in deals ranging from seed funding to exit transactions.
"Justin Starling is an excellent partner."

Tim Hewens maintains a strong private equity skill set within a broader corporate practice. He routinely acts for private equity houses, companies and management teams.
"Tim is hugely experienced, and this shows in his expert negotiation skills. It also helps that Tim is very calm and measured, which rubs off on the counterparty."
"He gets to the key issues fast, which avoids endless rounds of negotiations. Tim is very popular with our management team and advisers, which goes a long way towards a successful outcome."
Ranked Lawyers at
Osborne Clarke LLP
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