Osborne Clarke LLP

Acting for a broad spectrum of universities, focusing on London, Reading and the South West, Osborne Clarke LLP’s higher education team advises on a range of issues, such as estates transformations, commercialisation, digital transformation and brand and partnerships. Additionally, the group is adept at handling employment and pensions matters, health and safety as well as compliance and regulatory matters. The team is headed by Chris Wade in Bristol who frequently handles procurement and infrastructure projects. Corporate expert Justin Starling is experienced in advising education clients in technology transfers; Mary Lawrence is well-versed in health and safety, particularly in the context of student mental health, while Jon Fell handles telecommunications and internet related matters.