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Osborne Clarke LLP

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Osborne Clarke LLP advises clients on fund formation, investor negotiations, acquisitions, and broader asset management matters. The firm has particular strength in hedge funds, working with managers and investors across global fund jurisdictions. Simon Thomas specialises in hedge fund formation and manager operations, advising some of the world’s largest managers, as well as institutional investors and family offices. Eric Edwin focuses on structuring and managing hedge, hybrid and illiquid private funds across various asset classes, spanning both onshore and offshore domiciles. Robert Eke, who joined in 2025, further enhances the team’s offering in the hedge funds and alternative investments space.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The Osborne Clarke team that supports us demonstrates legal excellence and strategic insight, particularly in complex structuring. I have been consistently impressed with the support and service we have been given. I work with most of the boutique asset management law firms in London, and I find the service received from Osborne Clarke to be one of the best.’

  • ‘Simon Thomas is a standout practitioner in the financial services sector, and is someone whom I regularly go to for advice. He brings a rare blend of technical precision and market awareness. He always has the client's best interests at heart, can provide solutions that are both legally sound and commercially viable. I genuinely view him as a business partner. I would like to mention Eric Edwin, associate in the financial services team, who has provided exemplary service.’

  • 'Osborne Clarke is one of my go-to firms - they combine structuring, tax, regulatory, and corporate specialisms seamlessly for clients' benefit. They are responsive and personable and in touch with market developments.'

  • 'Simon Thomas is strong on hedge funds and structuring.'

  • 'Eric Edwin is excellent, with experience across hedge & PE.'

Key clients

  • ARBRA Asset Management
  • Atika Capital
  • Cove Investment Partners
  • Feoh Investments
  • Fiera Capital
  • Global Gate Capital
  • Kingda Ka Fund
  • Lacerta Capital
  • Newtyn Management LLC
  • WMG Advisors
  • ARBRA Asset Management
  • Atika Capital
  • Cove Investment Partners
  • Feoh Investments
  • Fiera Capital
  • Global Gate Capital
  • Kingda Ka Fund
  • Lacerta Capital
  • Newtyn Management LLC
  • WMG Advisors

Work highlights

Advised Cove Investments Partners, on its UK regulatory authorisation, initial seed investment and the formation of its master-feeder Cayman domiciled hedge fund.
Advised Global Gate Capital on the launch and operation of several investment funds.
Advised Fiera Capital on the launch of its new Cayman domiciled hedge fund.

Practice head

Simon Thomas

Other key lawyers

Eric Edwin; Robert Eke