Fund launches, fundraisings, and LP investments continue to be a key source of work for Osborne Clarke LLP. Key names to note include Helen Parsonage, known for work concerning venture capital funds; George Skinner is key to the firm’s formation of venture capital funds; and Lizette Hunter provides a key understanding of regulatory issues impacting fund managers and investors.
Testimonials
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‘Very commercial, very experienced, and take everything in their stride.’
‘Simon Thomas invests in the longer-term partnership with our business. Invaluable support as we grow.’
‘Helen Parsonage and Nick Kristensen were amazing in supporting us with the first close of our largest ever fund to date.'
- 'They were level-headed, calm, efficient, commercial and pragmatic throughout the several months of negotiations. They took time to discuss risks and judgments and consulted relevant colleagues with experience of the BBB to identify redlines and areas of negotiation.'
‘Helen Parsonage - very knowledgeable on VC space and fund formation. George Skinner - responsive and translates legal terms to commercial terms very well.'
‘They do a lot of work in the UK VC funds space and so they know the market exceptionally well.'
‘Helen Parsonage is fantastic. She knows the market so well and yet is humble and softly spoken. She is diligent, responsive and conscientious.'
Key clients
- Kester Capital
- Illuminate Financial Management
- Bridges Fund Management
- Giant Ventures
- Silverstripe
- Salt Capital
- Foresight Group
- firstminute capital
- Science Creates Ventures
- Episode 1 Ventures
- Hambro Perks Asset Management
- BGV Investment Management
- MMC Ventures
- Cadence Equity Partners
- Notion Capital
- Ampyr Solar Europe
- Valia Ventures
- Green Angel Ventures
- Cornerstone Private Equity
Work highlights
- Advised Kester Capital on its third fund focusing on lower middle market buyout investments.
- Advised Illuminate Financial Management on its third fund focusing on early stage investments in capital markets fintech.
- Advised Bridges Fund Management Limited on the launch of Bridges Sustainable Growth Fund V.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Helen Parsonage