Mathias Loertscher > Osborne Clarke LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Covering early-stage investment rounds, high-value fundraisings, and complex funding rounds, the ‘impressive, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented’ Osborne Clarke LLP works with a global client roster. Especially renowned for its work in the life sciences, renewable energy, and financial services sectors, the team routinely acts on behalf of both investors and investees in pre-seed investments, as well as spinouts and exits. Based in Thames Valley, practice head Robert Wood covers all aspects of the venture and growth capital market. Reading-based Justin Starling is noted for his tech sector expertise, while Thames Valley-based Rob Hayes advises clients on buy-and-build strategies and M&A activity. From London, Mathias Loertscher primarily focuses on the media and communications industries, while Matthew Edwards concentrates on strategic transactions and exits. Bristol-based James Taylor regularly advises investors and management teams. The Reading-based Elizabeth Yell is also recommended.

Osborne Clarke LLP handles high-value cross-border and domestic transactions for a growing number of clients across a wide array of sectors, including life sciences, technology, and media. Practice head Alistair Francis has expertise in cross-border M&A and private equity-driven transactions, spanning the retail and consumer, healthcare, and industrial sectors, among others. Tech expert Mathias Loertscher has considerable experience leading on mergers and acquisitions, venture and growth capital fundraisings, as well as corporate reorganisations and corporate governance matters. Edward Persse is a key contact for various retail and consumer, energy, and technology businesses, while Ken Wilkinson, who specialises in M&A expansion strategies, joint ventures, and corporate reorganisations and structuring. He concentrates on the TMT sector and predominantly acts for US buyers and sellers in transatlantic deals. Rav Sagar frequently advises on cross-border transactions within the media and technology sectors. Russell Van Praagh left the firm in October 2023.