https://www.osborneclarke.com/ en Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:24:54 +0000 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:48:15 +0000 https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/coop-italia-and-alleanza-30-win-council-state-osborne-clarke Coop Italia and Alleanza 3.0 win on appeal before the Council of State, with Osborne Clarke, on the preliminary investigation into commercial relations between operators in the agri-food chain, annulling the heart of the contested decision.In proceedings before the Council of State on the preliminary investigation ‘AL14 Coop Italia - Centrale Adriatica / Contractual conditions with suppliers’, Coop Italia and Alleanza 3.0 obtained the annulment of the heart of the contested decision and, therefore, of two of the three sanctions imposed by the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM). Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:48:15 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-nordicninja-climatetech-tozeros-seed-funding-round-eur-11-million Osborne Clarke has advised the Japanese venture capital investor NordicNinja on the seed funding round of Munich-based battery recycler Tozero, amounting to EUR 11 million.Tozero, founded in 2022 by Sarah Fleischer and Ksenija Milicevic Neumann, is a Munich based start-up specialising in the sustainable recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The aim is to recover critical materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and graphite. This not only contributes to reducing electronic waste but also supports the sustainable use of resources in battery production. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:11:08 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-megrani-srl-eurizons-majority-investment-germani-spa Osborne Clarke ha assistito il venditore e reinvestitore Megrani S.r.l., nell'ambito dell'investimento di maggioranza da parte di Eurizon Capital SGR in Germani S.p.A., società italiana attiva nel settore delle soluzioni di trasporto su gomma, principalmente nell’ambito della gestione dei rifiuti (industriali e urbani) e di altre categorie merceologiche ad alta complessità e nel settore del trasporto intermodale di rifiuti. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:46:40 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-sale-biogas-plant-blu-h-energy-and-abrdn-joint-venture Osborne Clarke advised Azienda Agricola Soffiantini S.r.l. in the sale of a biogas plant to the joint venture between Blu H-Energy and Abrdn.This was a strategic transaction with the aim of recoverting the plant into a dedicated plant for the production of biomethane,  fuelled by agricultural biomass and agro-industrial by-products.The firm acted with a team led by partner Giovanni Penzo, assisted by associate Myriam Ambrosio. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:33:14 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-cloudsquid-usd-1-million-pre-seed-financing-round Osborne Clarke has advised Berlin-based AI agent platform Cloudsquid on its successful USD 1 million pre-seed financing round. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:59:38 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-merger-likeminded-and-nilohealth Osborne Clarke has advised the mental health start-up Likeminded on its merger with nilo.health. The merger creates the new market leader for corporate mental health applications in the DACH region.Likeminded and nilo.health both offer digital B2B solutions for mental health, focusing on promoting the mental well-being of employees. The companies are known for their high-quality, personalised offerings and their ability to create measurable value for businesses and their workforce. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:53:03 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-wins-law-firm-year-thames-valley-deal-awards-2024 International legal practice Osborne Clarke has been named Law Firm of the Year at The Business Magazine's Thames Valley Deal Awards 2024.The firm was recognised for its significant impact on the completion of deals within the Thames Valley over the past 12 months. The team's work on high-profile deal advising Focus Group and its shareholders on a secondary PE transaction with Hg Capital, amongst others, was highlighted by the judges. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:14:46 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-ranked-times-best-law-firms-2025 International legal practice Osborne Clarke has been recognised by The Times Best Law Firms 2025 for the seventh year running.Osborne Clarke was commended in the following categories banking and finance; commercial dispute resolution (mediation, litigation, arbitration); commercial property; company and commercial; insolvency and business restructuring; intellectual property; and technology, media and telecoms. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:45:14 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-shareholders-social-media-agency-coolr-gcps-minority-investment International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised the shareholders and management team of leading social media and influencer agency, Coolr, on the completion of a minority investment into the business by Private Equity Firm, Growth Capital Partners LLP.Founded by Adam Clyne in 2017, Coolr is now recognised as one of the UK’s leading independent social media and influencer agencies, working for a broad range of blue-chip consumer brands including Lidl, Samsung, Deliveroo and Burger King. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:29:58 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-paretos-series-funding-round-eur-85-million Osborne Clarke has advised the Heidelberg-based AI start-up paretos on its successful Series A funding round of EUR 8.5 million. The funding round was led by Acton Capital, with participation from existing investors including UVC Partners, LEA Partners and Interface Capital, as well as other angel investors. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:16:32 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarkes-leveraged-finance-team-advises-leading-independent-credit-fund-tresmares International legal practice Osborne Clarke has recently advised on two investments made by Tresmares Capital, a leading independent pan-European credit fund focused on the lower middle-market. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:34:50 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-crypto-fintech-fija-its-financing-round Osborne Clarke has successfully advised the Munich-based crypto-FinTech fija on its financing round of EUR 1.2 million. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:01:45 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-appoints-bristol-based-planning-and-environment-expert-christian-silk-partner International legal practice Osborne Clarke is bolstering its growing Planning & Environment practice with the appointment of Christian Silk as Partner.A highly skilled and experienced planning and environment lawyer, Christian supports clients across the energy, infrastructure and built environment sectors on planning and environment matters including strategic advice to clients on their transition to net zero. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:09:29 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-wilmington-ps30m-acquisition-phoenix-health-safety Osborne Clarke has advised long-standing client Wilmington plc ("Wilmington"), the UK listed provider of data, information, education and training in the global Governance, Risk and Compliance markets, on the acquisition of Phoenix HSC (UK) Limited ("Phoenix") for an initial cash consideration of £30.25 million, with additional contingent consideration payable based on Phoenix's financial performance in each of the three years ending 31 March 2028. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:36:12 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-power-electrics-it-becomes-employee-ownership-trust International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised Power Electrics on its transition from a privately owned business, to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).This exciting development marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-standing commitment to its people, customers and suppliers.Effective immediately, Power Electrics will be fully owned by its employees through the EOT structure. This will position the company for continued success and growth while safeguarding its core values, brand reputation and culture. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:05:36 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-causeway-technologies-its-acquisition-buchanan-computing International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised construction technology provider Causeway Technologies on its acquisition of Buchanan Computing.Buchanan Computing is the leading provider of permanent traffic engineering and highways management solutions, including ParkMap which is currently used by over 90 UK local authorities to efficiently manage the complete lifecycle of traffic regulation orders (TROs). Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:36:54 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-spine-pre-seed-financing-round-eur-15-million Osborne Clarke has advised the CleanTech start-up SPiNE on its recently completed Pre-Seed financing round of EUR 1.5 million. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:54:01 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/juve-awards-2024-osborne-clarke-law-firm-year-technology-and-media At this year's JUVE Awards ceremony, held on 24 October 2024 at the Alte Oper Frankfurt, the international legal practice Osborne Clarke was honoured as “Law Firm of the Year for Technology and Media” Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:17:03 +0000 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-successfully-advises-gandovere-depurazione-srlbefore-regional-administrative Osborne Clarke advised Gandovere Depurazione S.r.l. - manager of the wastewater purification service operating in favour of the two operators of the integrated water service present in the province of Brescia - in the appeal brought before the Lombardy Regional Administrative Court, aimed at the annulment of the resolution adopted by ARERA (no. 477/2023/R/IDR of 17 October 2023), in the part in which the Company was excluded from the recognition of the incentive for the technical quality of the Integrated Water Service in the years 2020-2021. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:10:56 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-allgeier-se-partial-sale-personnel-services-business Osborne Clarke has advised Allgeier SE on the sale of the personnel services business bundled under Allgeier Experts Holding to Emagine GmbH.Allgeier is one of the major full-service providers of software solutions and IT services with its own software products in Germany. More than 3,500 employees serve over 2,000 customers from the public sector, corporations, as well as market and industry leaders. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:17:07 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-has-advised-globalview-advisors-its-sale-frp-advisory-group Globalview Advisors, a London-based valuation consulting firm, was acquired by FRP Advisory Group, a listed professional services firm. Globalview's Managing Director, Sarpel Ustunel, will join FRP Advisory as a Partner in their Financial Advisory practice. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:48:38 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-haselhorst-associates-sale-hz Osborne Clarke has advised the sellers of the strategy consultancy Haselhorst Associates on the sale and re-investment to the H&Z Group, a portfolio company of emz partners.Haselhorst Associates is a management consultancy that has been expanding since 2004, supporting both DAX corporations and medium-sized companies in organisational and strategic changes. The company, founded by Dr Arno Haselhorst, currently employs a team of around 35 restructuring professionals. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:39:53 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-secures-60-practice-area-rankings-chambers-uk-2025 Osborne Clarke now ranks in 60 practice areas in the Chambers UK 2025 Guide, up two from the previous year and 36 of which are elite tier rankings. Overall, Osborne Clarke ranked top eight in terms of our total number of rankings and fourteenth in terms of our total Band 1 rankings.The firm has seen five improved rankings including three tier 1 rankings in Capital Markets: AIM, UK-Wide; Construction, South West; and Information Technology & Outsourcing, London. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:35:22 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-advises-mulberry-group-plc-its-ps104-million-capital-raising Osborne Clarke has advised Mulberry Group, the British sustainable luxury brand, on its £10.4 million cashbox capital raising International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised AIM quoted Mulberry Group plc, the British sustainable luxury brand, on its successful £10.4 million capital raising. The capital raising was structured as a £10 million cash box subscription by Mulberry Group's two largest shareholders and a retail offer of approximately £400,000 via the RetailBook platform Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:58:27 +0100 News and deals https://www.osborneclarke.com/news/osborne-clarke-only-legal-partner-support-mountside-ventures-launch-europes-first-vc Selected for its track record and credibility within the venture community, international legal practice Osborne Clarke will provide training and advice for first cohort, alongside other partners Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:23:00 +0100 News and deals