Osborne Clarke LLP
Please see full biography at osborneclarke.com/lawyers/andrew-bartlett/
England - London • Dispute resolution
Osborne Clarke LLP
Particularly active in technology, financial services, and energy and natural resources-related disputes, Osborne Clarke LLP's 'team of highly capable and experienced individuals' has an enviable track record in heavyweight cross-border disputes. 'One of the most successful commercial litigators of his generation', Tom Ellis leads the practice from Bristol where Charlie Wedin routinely handles large cases and senior partner Peter Clough acts in large-scale commercial and contractual disputes; Andrew Bartlett is sought out for cases featuring challenging jurisdiction, governing law and international enforcement issues; and Jane Park Weir is a highly rated corporate and commercial litigator. The next line of experienced practitioners comprises CIS disputes leader Artem Doudko, and legal director Alfred Church, who frequently advises on jurisdictional and procedural issues. Nick Price, who acts in disputes in the payments, crypto assets, and fintech sectors, and complex commercial disputes specialist, Nina Lazic, were made partners in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Tom Ellis leads a team of highly capable and experienced individuals, who deal with a wide range of high-value and complex commercial disputes.'
'Tom Ellis is a deep thinker, who encourages the team to come up with imaginative solutions to advance clients' interests.’
‘Tom Ellis is rightly regarded as an outstanding lawyer and one of the most successful commercial litigators of his generation.'
‘Tom Ellis' experience and wealth of knowledge inspire confidence in both clients and members of the legal team. He is an exceptional lawyer.’
‘Tom Ellis and Nick Price are both real heavyweights, with great caseloads in accountancy-related matters.'
'Tom Frapwell is a standout up-and-comer amongst the ranks of associates.’
‘Terrific strength in depth, especially in cases involving the accountancy profession and property-related disputes.’
‘Practical, knowledgeable, easy to work with, and a wide range of expertise.’
Key clients
- BB Energy
- Granville Technology Group
- OT Computers
- Grant Thornton
- Dell Emerging Markets (EMEA)
- Qatar Airways Group
- City of Venice
- Citta Metropolitana di Milano
- PricewaterhouseCoopers CI
- Turner Broadcasting System Europe
- Brightwaters Energy
- Boston Trust Company
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Osborne Clarke LLP
Tom is a commercial litigation Partner with considerable experience of representing major corporates in high-value and complex commercial disputes, corporate investigations and fraud-related matters. He is regularly retained on matters with an international dimension. He is regularly retained by one of the Big Four Accountancy firms, certain major American Film and TV corporations, one of the pre-eminent fine art auction houses and various major financial services organisations. Please see full biography at osborneclarke.com/lawyers/tom-ellis/
Next Generation Partners
Osborne Clarke LLP
Please see full biography at osborneclarke.com/lawyers/jane-park-weir/
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Ellis