LAWYER PROFILE

Robert Wood

UK 2026

Osborne Clarke LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment

UK-wide

14 years ranked

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above

Thames Valley

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Osborne Clarke LLP

Practice Areas

Banking and finance

Corporate

Mergers and acquisitions

Private equity - management advisory

Private equity - sponsors

Venture and growth capital

Career

Rob is a Partner in our corporate practice and advises investors, management teams and companies on all aspects of the private equity market, focusing on venture and growth capital transactions, private equity buyouts, buy-and-build projects and exits.

He has particular expertise in advising on complex transactions involving investor syndicates.

Much of Rob’s work focuses on the Tech, Media and Comms sector, particularly on high-growth companies trying to bring the latest technology to market.

Rob joined Osborne Clarke in 2000 and has been a Partner since 2010. He is currently the head of our Thames Valley Office and was named "Lawyer of the Year" at the 2018 Thames Valley Deal Awards.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Private Equity: Venture Capital Investment - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

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

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Robert is always available and helpful.
Private Equity: Venture Capital InvestmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Rob has been great with supporting us.
Private Equity: Venture Capital InvestmentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
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 aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession