Osborne Clarke LLP represents clients in disputes across key areas of focus, which include TMT, energy, financial services, defence and pensions. The firm’s client base includes companies and public bodies from across the globe, and the firm is well-versed in cross-border disputes. The firm regularly advises clients on disputes relating to data and cyber matters, including follow-on litigation from data breaches. The team is spearheaded by Charlie Wedin, who focuses on tech, cyber and data-related claims. Peter Clough advises tech, energy and financial services. Tom Ellis brings fraud expertise, and Charles Crowne specialises in pensions litigation. Becky Crawford advises on IP and shareholder disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Highly recommend Jamie Halpin as an excellent associate, great on the law and on top of the detail, with good strategic judgement.’
‘Practical and commercial. Very responsive and great technical and sector knowledge and experience.’
‘Great strength in depth.’
‘Charles Crowne is a great team leader and a cool head in a crisis. He has seen it all before.'
‘I have worked with Osborne Clarke in Bristol over many years. They are an impressive out of London law firm, offering top quality service and advice.’
‘Very responsive and reliable. Can deliver at pace to close deals. Consider the long term relationship.’
'The team are precisely that - a team. They work very collaboratively and all members make a valuable contribution. They all think very deeply about their cases and really aim to understand every aspect of the case in order to manage its progress and the client's expectations in the best way possible.'
'Charles Crowne, partner, is great to work with. He has excellent tactical acumen and really tests every aspect of the case and of the advice he receives from counsel to fully understand the strengths and weaknesses. He is a real thinker and is always looking to explore new angles.'
'Charlie Wedin is an excellent attorney/privacy specialist and partner to our company.'
'So far as I have been able to observe, great strength in depth. The associates seem unusually independent - supported but also trusted.'
Key clients
- Warner Brothers Discovery
- The sellers of Anvil Group
- Dassault Systèmes
- Insolvency administrator of Wirecard Technologies GmbH
- and WDB Abwicklungs AG i.L.
- E.ON
- NPower
- City of Venice
- Melton Renewable Energy UK Limited
- Shell Energy
Work highlights
Advising Turner Broadcasting System Europe Ltd in a high value claim against Jedidiya.
Acted for the sellers of Anvil Group in a claim against Everbridge Holdings Limited and Everbridge Inc.
Acting for Dassault Systèmes UK Limited, which is a defendant in a High Court claim against Eddie Stobart Limited.
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Practice head
Charlie Wedin
Other key lawyers
Peter Clough; Tom Ellis; Charles Crowne; Jamie Halpin; Becky Crawford