https://www.osborneclarke.com/ en Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:27:04 +0100 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:49:25 +0100 https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-secures-69th-spot-stonewalls-top-100-list-leading-lgbtq-inclusive-employers Osborne Clarke is committed to being an LGBTQ+ employer – one of its key principles for all its people to be themselves at workThe Firm has jumped 44 places in the index, having ranked 113th in 2022, and retains its silver awardOsborne Clarke is ranked alongside top construction, legal, health, finance and education organisations who also made the annual Top 100 list of LGBTQ+ inclusive employers   Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:49:25 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-secures-full-sbti-validation-its-international-near-and-long-term-commitments International legal practice Osborne Clarke* has now received full Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation for its international near- and long-term commitments. Approval was received within four months of submission, and it builds on the SBTi's approval of the firm's UK commitments in November 2023. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:36:37 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-kester-capital-sale-atec-group Osborne Clarke has advised Kester Capital, a leading UK lower mid-market private equity firm, on its exit from the Atec Group Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:18:42 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-wilmington-plc-sale-its-european-healthcare-businesses International law firm Osborne Clarke has advised Wilmington plc ("Wilmington"), the UK listed provider of data, information, education and training in the global Governance, Risk and Compliance markets, on the sale of its European healthcare businesses for an aggregate consideration of up to approximately £48.5 million.  Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:40:46 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-achieves-19-international-revenue-increase International legal practice Osborne Clarke announces a revenue of €525m for 23/24. This is a 19% increase on 22/23 (which was €442m).International revenues were €525m for 23/24, 19% up from 22/23Third US office opened in Miami, September 202313 strategic partner hires and 17 promotions internationally, and growing teams across our priority sectors including ESG and energy and utilitiesUK highlights:◦ Income increased by 11% to £240.5m, from £217.3m in 22/23◦ Net profit up 14% at £84.8m Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:28:36 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-x-jtc-third-annual-venture-capital-football-tournament While some people were eagerly anticipating the start of the Euros, others were eagerly anticipating the start of the much-anticipated OC x JTC venture capital five-a-side football tournament. On 18 June 2024, for the third consecutive year, Osborne Clarke LLP and JTC hosted the event, which has become a cornerstone in the calendars of venture capital firms. The tournament, which took place at Haggerston School, nearly did not go ahead due to a damaged pitch. Fortunately, we were able to move pitches and the tournament got underway.  Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:52:29 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-bgf-its-multi-million-pound-investment-newgen International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised BGF on its multi-million-pound investment in global media group NewGen (previously Kairos Group) to drive new opportunities for growth and innovation.NewGen is a leading social agency for brands and creators, known for high-impact marketing campaigns targeting Gen Z and video gaming audiences. Its blue chip clients include PepsiCo, Porsche, Hasbro, and Samsung. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:51:03 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-highland-europe-its-investment-finbourne-technology-drive-global FINBOURNE Technology has announced that it has successfully raised £55m in its latest (series B) funding round.  The round was led by Highland Europe, a leading London-based growth capital fund, and AVP (also known as AXA Venture Partners).  The new round follows a Series A of £15m in 2021, demonstrating continued investor appetite for FINBOURNE’s solutions, client base and high-growth business model. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:13:12 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-and-medivet-jointly-win-best-client-service-innovation-2024-lawyer-awards International legal practice Osborne Clarke and client Medivet, jointly took home the top prize for Best Client Service Innovation at The Lawyer Awards this week. This is the second consecutive year the legal firm has won this category, winning in a similar category at The Lawyer European Awards in 2023. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:26:55 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-shareholders-leading-communications-firm-pagefield-its-acquisition-pphc International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised the shareholders of Pagefield Communications Limited ("Pagefield"), a leading strategic communications and cross-party affairs advisory firm, on its acquisition by PPHC, a US-based government relations and public affairs holding company. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:18:23 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-itv-investment-online-estate-agent-strike-trading-purplebricks Osborne Clarke has advised ITV AdVentures on its investment in online estate agent Strike, trading as Purplebricks, being ITV's latest 'Media for Equity' investment. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:37:59 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-signs-covenant-supporting-armed-forces-community Osborne Clare is pleased to announce it has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a voluntary pledge to ensure that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly.The Covenant helps to ensure the UK Armed Forces community are given the respect, support and fair treatment they deserve in all aspects of life, including education, family life and starting a new career. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:01:19 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-provides-spin-out-sale-service-zihipp-british-obesity-drug-and-biotech-start International legal practice Osborne Clarke has supported obesity and diabetes biotech start-up Zihipp on its sale to Metsera Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company.Led by Corporate Partner Justin Starling, who has supported Zihipp since its 2012 spin-out from Imperial College London and through its Series A funding, the Osborne Clarke team has now advised the management team and majority shareholders on the acquisition by Metsera.Dunstan Cooke, Vice President Corporate Operations at Metsera, said: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:54:58 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-plenitude-acquisition-specialist-financial-advisory-service-provider International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised Plenitude, a portfolio company of Growth Capital Partners (GCP), on its acquisition of financial risk solution provider Contineo.Plenitude is a leading financial crime and risk compliance firm and has acquired Contineo to enhance its specialist technical advisory and data analytics services. The acquisition marks Plenitude’s first M&A activity and will drive more efficient and effective financial crime risk management solutions for its clients. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:36:17 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-waterland-private-equity-its-investment-further-group Following completion of the triple acquisition of DesignStudio, Analog and Pixel Artworks, Waterland Private Equity has launched the Further Group - a new end-to-end creative group, offering a comprehensive suite of services spanning branding, content and experiences.Further’s current clients include blue-chip, mid-market and government organisations diversified across tech, fashion and travel. The group will be headquartered in London, with additional offices in New York, Sydney and Dubai. Thu, 30 May 2024 09:44:12 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-dif-capital-partners-sale-uk-onshore-wind-farm-tfl-pension-fund International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised DIF Capital Partners on the sale of a UK onshore wind farm project, through DIF Infrastructure IV ("DIF IV"), to the Transport for London ("TfL") Pension Fund.Located near Cambridge, the Wadlow wind farm project has been operational since September 2012 and was acquired by DIF IV in 2016. The wind farm has an installed capacity of 26MW and comprises 13 wind turbines. Fri, 24 May 2024 09:21:49 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-autotorino-spa-its-acquisition-mercedes-benz-headquarters-warsaw Autotorino S.p.A., an Italian automotive dealer present in Lombardy, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the entire share capital in Mercedes-Benz Warszawa sp. z o.o., a company of the Mercedes-Benz Group incorporated under Polish law and based in Warsaw, which operates a Mercedes-Benz sales outlet in the Polish capital. Wed, 22 May 2024 17:39:46 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/analysis-sports-directs-failed-injunction-against-newcastles-replica-kit-supply-deal The below article was written by Joachim Piotrowski, Simon Neill and James Lister for Law in Sport. Wed, 22 May 2024 16:49:45 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-wins-firm-year-legal-cheek-awards-2024 International legal practice Osborne Clarke is celebrating its success at the Legal Cheek Awards last night having taken home the top prize for Firm of the Year.The firm was recognised for the outstanding experience it offers its trainees and newly qualified solicitors. "This award means so much because its direct feedback that we're getting it right and delivering on what we promise," commented Zoe Reid, Osborne Clarke's Graduate Recruitment Manager. Fri, 17 May 2024 11:47:49 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-miniclip-acquisition-award-winning-games-developer-furturlab International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised Miniclip, a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, on its acquisition of award-winning games developer, FuturLab Thu, 16 May 2024 12:43:17 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-albionvc-sale-ai-powered-email-security-platform-egress-knowbe4 Egress, a leader in adaptive and integrated cloud email security, has agreed to be acquired by KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform. Egress is backed by Albion VC and FTV Capital.International legal practice Osborne Clarke advised AlbionVC, the venture and growth capital team was led by Justin Starling and Rob Wood. Thu, 16 May 2024 12:19:44 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-shareholders-military-training-and-simulation-company-mabway-disposal International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised the shareholders of Mabway, a defence sector simulation and training specialist, on its disposal to Ottowa-based military training, tactical equipment and support service provider Calian Group. Thu, 16 May 2024 10:20:52 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-ai-led-fintech-abounds-ps800m-funding-round International law firm Osborne Clarke has advised Abound, the consumer arm of Fintern Ltd, one of the UK's fastest growing fintechs that uses AI and Open Banking to provide more accurate and affordable loans, on its most recent financing round which in aggregate could extend up to £800 million and expands total funding up to £1.3 billion. Wed, 15 May 2024 14:43:05 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/non-profit-association-findtheorange-launches-ai-photo-contest-promote-ai-awareness Organised by #FindTheOrange, the non-profit association founded by the international law firm Osborne Clarke in Italy, under the direction of international AI Artist and scientist Mauro Martino, the #FindTheOrange AI [Photo] Contest is a challenge involving images processed with Artificial Intelligence that aims to promote the use of this new technology and knowledge of its potential and risks. Wed, 15 May 2024 09:45:46 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-mirriad-advertising-plc-ps679-million-equity-raise International legal practice, Osborne Clarke, has advised AIM quoted Mirriad Advertising plc, the leading virtual in-content advertising and virtual product placement company, on its £6.79 million equity fundraising. Thu, 09 May 2024 12:09:36 +0100 News and deals