Peter Clough > Osborne Clarke LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Osborne Clarke LLP provides ‘a City of London service from Bristol’ thanks to a ‘commercial, approachable, friendly and results-focused’ team led by real estate litigator Leona Briggs. The practice is particularly singled out in the region for its expertise in cross-border claims and data protection litigation, and has extensive knowledge of the technology, media, telecoms, energy and financial service sectors; in the latter, the firm recently represented Wirecard Card Solutions in claims arising from a €3bn accounting fraud by its parent company. Clare Robinson is a key contact for clients in the technology and business sectors, Peter Clough is an expert in claims involving Russia, India and the wider Asia region; and Tom Ellis has experience in investigations and fraud work. Other noteworthy practitioners include technology sector specialist Charlie Wedin, financial services expert Charles Crowne and associate Becky Crawford.

Osborne Clarke LLP‘s fraud practice represents clients in commercial disputes involving allegations of fraud, handling cases involving sectors including real estate, financial services and energy. The practice’s recent work including acting on cases before the High Court and Commercial Court, and it is regularly engaged on cross-jurisdictional cases. Tom Ellis leads the team and works across the firm’s London and Bristol offices. Peter Clough and Charles Crowne are also key names to note in Bristol, with significant experience in commercial litigation.