Ken Wilkinson

Ken is a sector-focussed corporate lawyer based in London. With almost 20 years' experience advising on transactions in the Media & Entertainment and Technology sectors, he has a deep understanding of his clients' business needs and goals. He is is extremely active in the UK marketing, broadcasting, post-production, VFX, animation, SaaS and digital content sectors, but has broad experience across the whole of the Media and Tech space.

Ken advises on both domestic and international matters. He regularly supports entrepreneurs, founders and management teams, working alongside corporate finance and other advisers to achieve the best exit outcomes possible. He also advises large corporate clients on matters ranging from M&A expansion strategies to strategic joint ventures, group reorganisations and structuring, and other corporate and governance matters.

Ken acts for innovative and high-growth companies from their inception and early stages, throughout their seed, venture and growth capital fundraises, and ultimately to exit. He also acts both for institutional and angel investors. The majority of Ken's work is in the UK mid-market, but he advises on all sizes on transactions, with clients ranging from start-ups to household-name multinational corporations

Ken has a great deal of international experience, particularly advising on transactions between the US and the UK (often acting for US buyers and US sellers). He has expertise in international growth strategies across the globe, whether that be by buy-and-build, joint venture, strategic investment or otherwise.

Ken is a noted technical expert, but also has a straightforward, user-friendly, and commercially and outcomes-focussed approach to advice, which is appreciated by clients. He believes in a partner-led approach, to ensure clients have the appropriate level of support at all times.

Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world

I'm deeply immersed in the sectors in which I advise, and aim to work in sectors that I'm personally interested and engaged in – I find that helps me to really understand my clients' businesses.

I champion the support and promotion of junior members of the team, and act as a mentor both within OC and in relation to OC's diversity and inclusion programmes. I'm active in relation to a number of wellbeing initiatives within OC. 

"Ken, Mathias and the Osborne Clarke team have been fantastic. Their calm and considered approach has been valuable throughout our sale process. I’d recommend them wholeheartedly."

 Sam Barcroft, founder and CEO of Barcroft Studios

"Bringing Jellyfish into the Brandtech group was always going to have its complexities but throughout the project the team at OC, led by Ken Wilkinson, not only gave the management shareholders clear and valuable guidance and great support but also brought to the transaction a strong commercial awareness and insight. We are very grateful for their unstinting contribution"

 Chris Lee, Global CFO of the Jellyfish Group