Sara Valentine > Osborne Clarke LLP > Reading, England > Lawyer Profile

Entrusted by global and regional technology companies, Osborne Clarke LLP frequently helms corporate transactions and contentious issues. The team is headed by John Buyers in London, as well as Sara Valentine and Ian McKenzie who are both based in Reading. McKenzie’s focuses lies in blockchain and digital assets, while Gregory Barton and Hannah Clarke in the Thames Valley handle commercial matters across the technology and media sectors.

Thames Valley powerhouse Osborne Clarke LLP enjoys a market leading reputation for its ability to handle the full suite of corporate matters, especially those with a cross-border element, and possesses particular expertise in M&A, private equity and venture capital across a range of industry sectors. Corporate team leader Sara Valentine is a specialist in the tech sector, and advises on complex restructurings and cross-border M&A transactions. Pre-eminent Thames Valley practitioner Greg Leyshon acts as national head of corporate and overall head of business transactions. Robert Wood is also renowned, coming highly recommended as ‘the ultimate deal leader’. Mike Freer heads up the firm’s specialist management advisory group and is the go-to lawyer for advising management teams in relation to buy-outs, buy-ins, equity release deals and their subsequent exits.