Osborne Clarke LLP‘s commercial disputes team acts for a range of domestic and international corporate clients, undertaking a full range of commercial matters, with a particular expertise in cross-border mandates. As well as municipalities and government bodies, the team works with clients from the technology, energy, transportation, and aviation sectors. Charlie Wedin combines significant experience in both cross-border disputes and investigations and leads the team with a particular focus on technology matters. Further evidencing the strength of the team is Andrew Bartlett, who is recognised for his expertise in challenging issues of jurisdiction. Nina Lazic specialises in cybersecurity matters and intricate contractual claims, whilst Tom Ellis represents clients in sensitive corporate investigations and fraud-related matters. Furthermore, Jane Park Weir works with a broad spectrum of clients, with expertise in complex company law matters and partnership disputes.
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‘Excellent collaboration between the insolvency and litigation/dispute team, which means a contentious insolvency matter is dealt with expertly and efficiently.’
‘Deep knowledge of how to conduct litigation of this kind efficiently and effectively.’
‘Strong partner-led client experience forms a high-quality commercial litigation practice.’
‘Andrew Bartlett - is knowledgeable, bright, hardworking, and highly effective.’
‘This is a great, hardworking litigation team. One stand-out factor is the knowledge and expertise in CIS matters, but I would trust them with any litigation or arbitration.’
'The Osborne Clarke team are highly experienced with heavy commercial litigation. They roll up their sleeves and get on with it.'
Key clients
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- Police Federation of England & Wales
- Vodafone
- WDB Abwicklungs AG (formerly Wirecard Bank AG)
- City of Venice
- Discovery Communications Europe Limited
- Starbucks EMEA Ltd
- Tenzing Private Equity
- Siemens
- Boston Trust Company (Isle of Man)
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- Police Federation of England & Wales
- Vodafone
- WDB Abwicklungs AG (formerly Wirecard Bank AG)
- City of Venice
- Discovery Communications Europe Limited
- Starbucks EMEA Ltd
- Tenzing Private Equity
- Siemens
- Boston Trust Company (Isle of Man)
Work highlights
Acted for Granville Technology Group Limited in its high-value Commercial Court claim against LG Display for damages relating to the supply of LCD monitor panels.
Advised Avro Energy Limited in respect of claims against Avro's former Directors and their related companies, including claims for breach of their Directors' duties and claims under the Insolvency Act 1986.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Nina Lazic
Jane Park-Weir
Practice head
Charlie Wedin
Other key lawyers
Andrew Bartlett; Tom Ellis; Nina Lazic; Jane Park-Weir