The team at Osborne Clarke LLP acts on structural and fire safety defect claims regarding residential buildings. It is also well-versed handling matters spanning PFI project disputes and energy sector disputes. Rob Horne leads the team, with strong expertise advising on international and domestic infrastructure project disputes. Helen Waddell is another key team member, who acts on defect and delay claims. Daniel Cashmore handles energy sector disputes, while Rupa Lakha advises on contentious matters related to residential schemes and commercial developments.
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- Osborne Clarkes team helped us with a technical legal issue, providing pragmatic, commercially focused support.
- Specific mentions: Helen Waddell and Sebastian Bottard. Helen and Seb both stand out not just for their legal ability but for the way they engaged with us. What makes them different from competitors was a combination of technical excellence, sector understanding, and a genuinely user-friendly approach that is not always easy to find. Helen is a very clear communicator who ensured that the advice was shaped around our specific circumstances and timelines. She was very good at presenting the proposed strategy to our management team in a way that they understood and could act upon. She brought a real focus on making sure the advice served our commercial objectives. Seb brought an exceptional depth of knowledge of the offshore energy and EPCI contracting sector that gave us immediate confidence in the advice we were receiving. He demonstrated a genuine interest in understanding the particular challenges we faced, and that came through clearly in the quality of his work product.
- What sets them apart is their approachable nature; they remain accessible and clear, making complex legal landscapes easy to navigate. Their deep knowledge is evident, but it is their adaptability that truly excels; they are able to pivot their advice and strategy seamlessly as circumstances evolve. We found their approach to be both erudite and practical, and we cannot recommend them highly enough for their dedication and professional excellence.
- Having worked with Daniel Cashmore and Danielle Griffiths over a period of time, they have consistently delivered an excellent service. Throughout our engagement, they have proven themselves to be exceptionally hardworking, often going above and beyond to ensure every detail was meticulously managed.
- A strategic team that is able to offer innovative arguments in disputes.
Key clients
- BDW Trading Limited
- Barratt Redrow plc (BDW Trading Limited)
Lawyers
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Practice head
Rob Horne
Other key lawyers
Helen Waddell; Daniel Cashmore; Rupa Lakha; Danielle Griffiths