Catherine Wolfenden > Osborne Clarke LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Noted for its stellar expertise in data protection litigation, Osborne Clarke LLP handles high-end shareholder disputes, contractual claims, financial services litigation and boardroom proceedings, with demonstrable capability in cross-border cases. Catherine Wolfenden leads the team and Clare Robinson acts for clients across the technology and business sectors, while Peter Clough standouts for his experience in cross-border disputes across the energy, technology and financial services industries. Charlie Wedin handles cyber and data-related claims and Charles Crowne focuses on financial services disputes, including pensions litigation. Tom Ellis, who acts for corporates in commercial disputes, investigations and fraud-related mandates, remains a key contact in the group.

Catering primarily to the private healthcare sector, Osborne Clarke LLP‘s life sciences and healthcare practice advises on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters; NHS procurement, digital health and health infrastructure are all key focal points for the firm. Richard Wilkinson and Will James chair the practice from the firm’s London office. Bristol-based Catherine Wolfenden leads the firm’s regulated procurement practice, where she frequently works with major NHS suppliers on various issues. Her Bristol colleague Simon Hancock’s practice focus encompasses PPP/PFI asset management matters and capital works. Kate Davies, whose procurement expertise extends to advising on compliance with new NHS net zero requirements, is also recommended.