Venture Capital
United Kingdom
14 April 2025
Osborne Clarke LLP‘s team sits within a larger commercial practice which often works in a cross-border fashion, often advising on collaboration agreements which are strategically important to clients' businesses, and is praised for its ability to ’draft around issues rather than creating new ones‘. Its client base of large international media companies and retail companies is a testament to its global reach. The team is led by Mark Wesker and Will Robertson, who both have broad commercial practices. Shona Toms is noted for her outsourcing and procurement contracts, and agreements for goods and services.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm is responsive and flexible.’
‘They provide a lot of common sense and draft around issues rather than creating new ones.’
'Communication with the team was consistently prompt, clear, and professional. They were always available to answer any questions and address any concerns, ensuring that we feel informed and supported throughout the process.’
Key clients
- Computershare Limited
- Department for Transport
- Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems
- NewCold
- Strongbyte Solutions Limited
- University of Bristol
- Volta Trucks Limited
- Wessex Water Limited, trading as EnTrade
Work highlights
Advising NewCold, a rapidly growing provider of state-of-the-art automated cold storage solutions across Europe, North America and Australia.
Advised The University of Bristol on the procurement of a new modern communications network for the whole of the university, covering over 380 buildings.
Advised Computershare on the negotiation of a complex transitional services agreement whereby the sellers are to provide business-critical services to the client.
Lawyers
Practice head
Mark Wesker; Will Robertson
Other key lawyers
Lara Burch; Edward Barratt; Shona Toms