Steve Wilson announced as Osborne Clarke's US Managing Partner

Appointment builds on the Firm's on-going success during the last 20+ years

Osborne Clarke continues to invest in its international growth strategy with the appointment of Steve Wilson as Managing Partner for its United States operations. He takes over the newly created role with immediate effect.

Having launched in the US in 2000, Osborne Clarke has offices and teams in New York City, San Francisco and Silicon Valley that work closely with US sector clients looking to expand globally.

Providing in-time zone support and deep experience in counselling clients on their multi-jurisdictional needs, Osborne Clarke has supported hundreds of companies with their overseas legal needs. From international expansion to implementing growth strategies, Osborne Clarke’s offices around the world represent the most dynamic businesses growing their brands and products globally.

Osborne Clarke is recognised as a trusted advisor to many of the world's leading brands as they manage their international operations and compliance requirements. The firm's popular International Expansion and Growth Service has served to guide fast-growth VC backed businesses from around the US to reach new markets overseas.  Their transactional and litigation teams also provide user-friendly support when navigating new markets, customs and laws outside the US.

An English-qualified lawyer with extensive experience of advising American-headquartered clients, Steve Wilson launched Osborne Clarke's New York office in 2016 and previously spent nine years leading the firm's West Coast operations. Steve is a registered Foreign Legal Consultant in California and New York, vice-chair of the private equity and venture capital committee of the Business Section of the American Bar Association and a Board Member of the St George’s Society of New York.

Commenting on their US presence, Steve observes: "We were the first European law firm on the West Coast when we first opened in California 20 years ago and since then the market has grown and the world has shrunk. Our offices have become well-known in our chosen markets and Osborne Clarke’s international reputation for being innovative and future-facing fits perfectly with our client’s own ambitions as they extend their reach internationally. The firm’s international growth allows us to deliver our respected sector focused legal services centrally and in a style which is familiar to our US clients".

Omar Al-Nuaimi, Osborne Clarke's International CEO, commented: "Our US platform continues to be key in helping us develop our global clients, many who are facing change due to global megatrends such as digitalisation, decarbonisation and urban dynamics. With more than 10 years' experience in the US, Steve has a deep understanding of these issues and how they impact on clients. His new role is a natural stepping stone to ensure we continue to capitalise on our sector expertise and the interest of US investors in our core European and Asian markets."