Osborne Clarke LLP represents its clients on a broad range of significant mandates, often in a cross-border setting. It acts for many businesses at the forefront of AI issues. The group is well-placed to handle issues which could have significant reputational risks for its clients, such as grievances and bonuses, as well as whistleblowing and discrimination claims. David Cubitt has particular expertise in representing clients dealing with issues caused by digital transformation in the workplace. Victoria Parry is highly recommended.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘We always receive excellent and accurate legal advice on HR issues from Osborne Clarke. David Cubitt is extremely sharp and knowledgeable and his calm demeanour helps greatly in reducing tension when discussing potentially complex issues.’

  • ‘Very strong expertise. Very good understanding of the business and business context. Practical, pragmatic advice. Good relationship management with stakeholders in our firm. Very responsive. Demonstrably engaged and wanting the best outcome for the firm.’

  • 'Consistency of the high quality service and advice. Ability to work with someone over the medium to long term rather than having to work with a number of different people.’

  • 'Always available. Helpful advice and support. Give options that keep costs and risk down.'

Key clients

  • Veritas Technologies
  • Human Securities, Inc
  • Institute of Directors
  • Unipart
  • Splunk
  • United Airlines
  • Databricks, Inc
  • DocuSign
  • Colt DCS
  • DICE

Work highlights

  • Advising Veritas on all their EMEA and Asia Pacific & Japan employment law issues. This has included international employment advice for 25+ countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.
  • Working with the Institute of Directors (IoD) on governance issues, including advising on potential TUPE related issues with the movement of staff between various internal and external organisations and advising the Board on issues relating to the IoD’s Royal Charter.
  • Advising Unipart on employment litigation issues where it involves significant reputational risk.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Cubitt, Victoria Parry