Matthew Kyle > Osborne Clarke LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

At Osborne Clarke LLP, ‘the team is never phased‘; the practice is wide-ranging, but is particularly well known for its inquests and inquiries, internal investigations, crisis management and cross-border expertise. Recently, the group has seen a marked increase in building and fire safety work, for which it has also long been highly regarded. Practice head Mary Lawrence is most frequently instructed by notable clients from the media and entertainment sector. The team fields a number of regulatory crime experts, including Matthew Kyle and senior associate Georgia Lythgoe.

Osborne Clarke LLP‘s Bristol-based health and safety offering has significant experience advising on high-profile investigatory matters across a range of industry sectors; the group has seen a notable increase in mandates concerning fire and building safety, which is associate director Matthew Kyle‘s area of focus. The team is described by clients as ‘the Rolls Royce of health and safety’ with its extensive client list including well-known companies as ITV, Amazon Studios and Netflix. Mary Lawrence, noted for her ‘industry-defining excellence and attention-to-detail’ leads the practice, which has both international and national capabilities. Katie Vickery is a key name in the team, with a specialism in compliance work and advising on regulatory risk.