https://www.osborneclarke.com/ en Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:32:15 +0100 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:36:37 +0100 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-consortium-hochtief-ppp-solutions-and-plenary-europe-delivery-new International legal practice Osborne Clarke has acted for Staffordshire Campus Living, a consortium formed of Hochtief PPP Solutions and Plenary Group, on the contract to design, build, finance and operate a student village for Staffordshire University in the UK.Due for completion in 2026, the Student Village will see around 700 new student rooms built in cluster blocks and town houses alongside a village ‘hub’ facility to be used as a social space for students. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:48:14 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-vk-immobilien-sale-turmcenter-laatzen-sparkasse-paderborn-detmold Osborne Clarke has advised VK Immobilien Group on the sale of the Turmcenter in Laatzen, Lower Saxony, to Sparkasse Paderborn-Detmold-Höxter.After the Turmcenter in the “Hildesheimer Strasse” had been owned by VK Immobilien Group for around 20 years, Sparkasse Paderborn-Detmold-Höxter has now acquired it for its portfolio. The property will be included in the Neo Real Estate Fund. Sparkasse Paderborn-Detmold-Höxter holds three other properties and 16 target funds in this umbrella fund. The master fund is managed by HIH Invest Real Estate (HIH Invest). Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:44:22 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-taxfix-acquisition-taxscouts-and-expansion-uk Osborne Clarke has advised Taxfix Group, one of the leading financial platforms for digital tax returns in Europe, on the acquisition of TaxScouts.With over 5 million tax returns filed in Germany, Italy and Spain, the Taxfix Group is one of the leading financial platforms for digital tax returns in Europe. With its brands Taxfix, Steuerbot and now also TaxScouts (active in the UK and Spain), the platform offers a wide range of innovative tax return solutions that are tailored to the different needs and preferences of its users. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:02:52 +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/best-lawyers-france-2025-osborne-clarke-nominated-21-lawyers-recognized-peers-20-practice The 15th edition of Best Lawyers in France has been released with 21 Osborne Clarke lawyers being nominated by peers in 16 practice areas : Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:09:41 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-signed-paris-bars-charter-inclusion-lgbt-people-law-firms Osborne Clarke signed the Paris Bar's Charter for the Inclusion of LGBT+ People in Law Firms.Adherence to this Charter renews and strengthens our commitment to creating an inclusive environment within the firm, where every member is respected, valued and supported.By signing this Charter, we undertake to ensure full equality of rights and treatment within the firm, and to prevent and stand against any form of discrimination and harassment linked to sexual orientation and gender identity. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:18:59 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-octane-group-acquisition-tetec-aesculap Osborne Clarke has advised the Canadian Octane Group on the acquisition of Aesculap AG's stake in Reutlingen-based TETEC Tissue Engineering Technologies AG on an interdisciplinary basis. The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction volume. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:27:32 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-bling-usd-12-million-series-financing-round Osborne Clarke has advised family super app Bling on its successful USD 12 million Series A financing round. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:15:22 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/new-decree-disposal-immovable-public-assets-and-establishment-and-disposal-rights-rem Legal update on Flemish public real estate transactions Since June 1, 2024, every Flemish public institution must comply with new rules when disposing of its real estate assets, and when establishing or disposing of rights in rem.  Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:39:51 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-ionctura-its-eur-80-million-series-b-financing Osborne Clarke has advised iOnctura B.V., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company combating neglected and hard-to-treat cancers, on its EUR80 million Series B financing. The funding round was led by new investor Syncona Limited with participation by the EIC Fund, the venture arm of the European Innovation Council (EIC), as well as existing investors M Ventures, Inkef Capital, VI Partners, Schroders Capital and 3B Future Health Fund. Osborne Clarke also had the pleasure to assist iOnctura on its Series A financing round. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:32:32 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-has-advised-smartlink-partners-vc-its-investment-mindgram Osborne Clarke has advised Smartlink Partners VC on its investment in Mindgram as part of a Series A financing round totaling EUR 2,5 million.Financing round also includes participation of other leading CEE VC funds Market One Capital (Poland), Credo Ventures (Czech) and Portfolion (Hungary).Mindgram is an online platform and application that provides comprehensive mental health and well-being care for employees, including online psychotherapy. It provided services to f.e. Orange, Pfizer, Dentsu, Carlsberg, Biedronka. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:07:19 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-armonia-group-srl-its-acquisition-teklog-srl-and-connected-financing Osborne Clarke advised Armonia Group S.r.l., a company specialising in integrated warehouse logistics and food packaging for third parties, in the acquisition of 100% of Teklog S.r.l., a leading operator in integrated logistics and transport in the fashion and e-commerce sectors.  The firm also advised Armonia in negotiating the financial documents relating to the structured loan - granted by Banco BPM S.p.A. - supporting the transaction. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:43:21 +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-advises-shareholders-lykon-sale-lifesum Osborne Clarke has advised the shareholders of LYKON, provider of home biomarker tests, on the sale to the nutrition app Lifesum. The digital health company LYKON, founded in Berlin in 2018, aims to empower people to take their health into their own hands. To this end, the company is active in the field of personalised nutrition and personalised medicine and offers a wide range of DNA and blood tests for home use. A few drops of blood or saliva are enough to provide users with customised nutrition and action recommendations to help them achieve their health goals. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:47:16 +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-wonderway-its-sale-bts Osborne Clarke has advised Wonderway GmbH, manufacturer of AI-powered sales performance SaaS products, on its acquisition by the global strategy implementation firm BTS.  Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:25:06 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-managers-investment-alcedo-sgr-two-companies-retelit-group Alcedo SGR, through the Alcedo V Fund, has acquired control of the companies P.A. ABS. S.r.l. and P.A. Expertise S.r.l. (jointly the PA Group) from the Retelit Group, one of Italy's leading TLC operators. PA ABS and PA Expertise are specialised in the implementation of application solutions and advanced system integration services in the SAP and Microsoft areas, respectively.The transaction was realised together with a pool of financial investors led by Alcedo and comprising FVS SGR, Friulia and Clessidra Capital Credit SGR. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:25:27 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/oc-advises-wildstone-acquisition-iconic-berlin-videowall-berlins-kurfurstendamm The 104 m², 3D-capable, digital advertising space is located on the historic Kurfürstendamm and is the largest video wall in the centre of Berlin.OC and Wildstone have a strong client relationship and so OC also advised the leading owner of outdoor media infrastructure in the UK and Europe on the acquisition of one of Germany's best-known OOH advertising locations. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:32:50 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-dtcp-its-investment-ai-start-cognigy Osborne Clarke has advised DTCP on its investment in the AI customer service start-up Cognigy as part of a Series C financing round totalling USD 100 million.  Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:48:41 +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