Osborne Clarke LLP showcases ‘strength in depth’ in high-value, cross-border corporate transactions, private equity and venture capital deals, in addition to corporate real estate mandates. Alisdair Livingstone maintains a standout track record in M&A and private equity transactions, while David Ferris focuses on high-stakes renewable energy, clean-tech and technology deals. Practice leader Mark Wesker advises on M&A, takeovers, joint ventures and corporate governance mandates, with demonstrable experience in the financial services and fintech sectors. Noted for his expertise in the technology arena, James Taylor, who was promoted to partner in May 2023, handles venture and growth capital transactions, private equity buy-outs, buy-and-build projects and exits. Simon Jones is another key contact in the group.
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‘Strength in depth for major transactions.’
'Osborne Clarke stands out for the remarkable depth and breadth of their team. They excel in delivering seamless, integrated solutions by coordinating across specialties.'
'Very experienced in private equity advice, both sell side and buy side.'
‘Hard-working and very responsive.’
Key clients
- HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH
- LDC
- QinetiQ
- Biffa
- Spherics Technology Limited
- Brompton Bicycle
- Synova
- Kinneir Dufort
- Fintern
- Volpi Capital
- Business Growth Fund
- Ultra Electronics
- Taylor Wimpey
- LSL Partners
- Cranfield Aerospace Solutions
- Telespazio
- Micros
- Palladian
- A-Gas
- Western Global
- Creo Medical
Work highlights
- Advised the management team of A-Gas on its majority stake sale to climate investing strategist TPG Rise Climate.
- Advised Fintern on its consumer arm Abound, a personal lending start-up that uses artificial intelligence and Open Banking to provide more accurate and affordable loans, as it raises up to £500m to turbocharge its growth of affordable loans in the UK market.
- RS Group, a global omni-channel provider of industrial product and service solutions, acquired Distrelec B.V., a high-service, digital-led distributor of industrial and maintain, repair and operations (MRO) products, from AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA.
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James Taylor
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Wesker