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Known for its ability to handle pensions-related insolvencies, insolvency practitioner assignments, and other complex mandates – most recently for clients in the construction sector – Osborne Clarke LLP is also gaining momentum in work connected with distressed supply chains. Team lead Nigel Boobier, ‘a genuine market leader in the insolvency field’, frequently handles cases for clients from the built environment and the energy sector. Claire Bundy - whose practice focus encompasses both contentious and non-contentious work - notably advises on the sales and acquisitions of insolvent businesses.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘High quality sector expertise and knowledge coupled with the ability to provide strategic rather than simply technical solutions.'

  • ‘The London and Bristol based team works seamlessly to deliver superb client service.’

  • 'Nigel Boobier is superb at relationship management and has a tremendous understanding of the industry.'

  • 'Claire Bundy is the glue and star of the team.'

  • ‘Osborne Clarke take a highly commercial approach, whilst also demonstrating a strong technical understanding of restructuring/insolvency.’

  • ‘Nigel Boobier is a genuine market leader in the insolvency field and always demonstrates a remarkable level of skill and professionalism.’

  • ‘A highly qualified and experienced team with particular expertise in relation to restructuring and court applications arising in the course of administrations.’

  • ‘Claire Bundy is very experienced and always goes the extra mile to support her clients and get the best result for them.'

Key clients

  • Barclays
  • Interpath Limited t/a Interpath Advisory
  • FRP Advisory Trading Limited
  • Deloitte LLP
  • Pension Protection Fund
  • Alder King LLP
  • Grant Thornton UK LLP
  • Rcapital
  • Begbies Traynor Group
  • Teneo Financial Advisory Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised the directors of UKCloud Ltd through various funding and contingency planning issues and work relating to the directors' petition for a funded compulsory liquidation.
  • Advising the administrators RSM in respect of their appointment, and a number of issues which have arisen post-administration.
  • Advised FRP in respect of the various administrations, including multiple sales processes whereby certain businesses, assets and subsidiary shares were sold.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nigel Boobier

Other key lawyers

Claire Bundy