TMT
Working with a number of blue-chip clients including entertainment conglomerates, telecoms companies, television broadcasters and video game companies, Osborne Clarke LLP's broad offering covers disputes, regulatory compliance, product rollout and strategic M&A. Practice co-chair Nick Johnson advises on advertising and marketing law, with a focus on data-driven marketing and expertise in e-commerce and gambling-related work. Fellow co-chair John Davidson-Kelly co-heads the team, advising on digital media regulation, consumer law and media and technology agreements. Jon Fell is an expert on telecommunications and internet-related law issues, while Sara Valentine is noted for her experience in technology-related corporate transactions, covering M&A, management buyouts, and investment - both domestic and cross-border.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘OC live and breathe TMT. They've been working in this space since the early days of the internet and it shows. Their deep understanding of the sector really sets them apart from competitors and they can offer a unique perspective to any legal issue. They always think of something brilliant that I miss, and it's that value add that I appreciate most.’
‘Having worked with a number of law firms in this space for several years, what really stands out is that their whole team is extremely strong - they have really exceptional associates and it's clear that partners give them the space to learn and excel which is incredibly refreshing. Gemma Nash in particular has a very bright career ahead of her. Nick Johnson and Ben Dunham are rockstars in this space.’
‘Commercially pragmatic, legally knowledgeable, extremely personable and able to work in the way that we need them to - a standout firm.'
Key clients
- 4 Fibre Limited
- SCCI Alphatrack Limited
- Arrow International Media
- Bloomsbury
- BT plc/EE Limited
- Channel 4
- ClearBank
- CNN
- Coffee&TV
- Comcast
- NBC Universal
- Community Fibre Limited
- Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited
- DAZN
- Fibrus Networks Limited
- Focus Group
- Harper Collins
- HayU
- ITV
- Les Mills
- L'Oréal
- Meta
- Miroma
- National Grid Telecoms
- Netflix
- News UK
- Onecom
- Paramount
- Plan Communications
- Redwood Technologies
- Content Guru
- SkyShowtime
- Southern Communications Holdings Limited
- TalkTalk Telecom Group plc
- TelcoSwitch
- The Trade Desk
- University of Bristol
- Vodafone
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- Windsor Telecom
Work highlights
- Advising and representing Block, Inc. and Squareup in defending a High Court claim for infringement in respect to copyright and database rights in the Bitcoin blockchain.
- Advising the legal streaming lead for EMEA on all matters related to the growth and development of Warner Bros.
- Advising on the multijurisdictional roll-out and development of Paramount+ including consumer and regulatory compliance and advertising issues.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Johnson, John Davidson-Kelly, Jon Fell, Sara Valentine