The team led by Ashley Hurst at Osborne Clarke LLP is well-versed in matters relating to digital transformation, transactional and regulatory issues. The practice acts for a range of clients including international broadcasters, streaming services, production and gaming companies. Other co-heads John Davidson and Jon Fell are experienced in digital media regulation and telecoms work respectively. Sara Valentine advises on M&A, management buy-outs and investment matters.

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Key clients

  • Veritas Technologies
  • Yahoo
  • Cornerstone OnDemand
  • Metricstream
  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Turner Broadcasting System Europe Ltd
  • Global leading data driven insights
  • LDC and Plimsoll production management team
  • Netflix
  • University of Bristol
  • British Telecommunications Plc and EE limited
  • Fibrus Networks Ltd
  • Vodafone UK

Work highlights

  • Advised Cornerstone OnDemand on various phases of a large multi-jurisdictional legal rationalisation that involved sales and transfers of various business and companies.
  • Advised Warner Bros. Discovery on various aspects of the BT Sport / Eurosport joint venture between BT and Warner Bros Discovery in the UK and Ireland.
  • Advised BT plc and EE Limited on a 20-year agreement with BAI Communications to deliver mobile connectivity on the London Underground.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ashley Hurst, Sara Valentine, John Davidson-Kelly, Jon Fell