A strong choice for clients based in the technology and life sciences sectors, Osborne Clarke LLP advises clients on the full gamut of commercial and corporate disputes with demonstrable capabilities across warranty and misrepresentation claims alongside director and shareholder disputes, to name a few. Steering the practice is Peter Sheppard, who deploys his wide-ranging sector experience to aid multinational and domestic companies, while ‘shining star’ Jane Park-Weir bolsters the practice with her expertise across commercial and corporate disputes and investigations. Tech disputes expert Dawn Troman also demonstrates strengths in complex corporate disputes and life science matters, while Scott Butler is active before the High Court. Chris Parsons is also recommended.
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‘Jane Park-Weir is a shining star when it comes to complex shareholder disputes. She quickly identifies the real legal issued and knows when to be aggressive, while remaining firmly focused on the bigger commercial picture. She is also really good fun to work with.’
‘Extremely friendly and well-organised team, with extensive knowledge on UK litigation matters. The team is approachable and proactive, always proposing innovative solutions.’
‘Jane Park-Weir is pragmatic and resolutive.'
Key clients
- AEG
- TripAdvisor
- Vodafone
- Falk & Ross
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Lonza Pharmaceuticals
- Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
- Crossmark Developments
- Bullitt Mobile Limited
- ASOS
Work highlights
- Acting for a pharma company in respect of a £36m claim brought by a Tunisian pharma company.
- Acting for a high net worth individual and various related entities in relation to a complex, multi-party derivative claim, issued in the High Court in January 2023.
Lawyers
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Next generation partners
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Leading associates
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Scott Butler
Chris Parsons
Practice head
Peter Sheppard
Other key lawyers
Dawn Troman; Jane Park-Weir; Scott Butler; Chris Parsons