Osborne Clarke advises Public First on sale to Stonehaven Group
Published on 27th March 2025
International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised the shareholders of policy, strategy, and opinion research consultancy Public First on its acquisition by Stonehaven Global Holdings.
The acquisition creates a leading team of 150 consultants working across opinion research, policy, economics, strategic communications, advocacy, and sustainability.
“Thank you to Chris and the team at Osborne Clarke for all their work getting this over the line. Their experience and calm was invaluable.”
The Osborne Clarke team advising on this deal was led by Partner Chris King, with senior associate Mary Hughes, associate Courtney Cox and solicitor apprentice Jacob Elsdon in Corporate; Partner Mathew Oliver and senior associate Rohesia Vince-Brown in Tax; and Partner Michael Carter and senior associate Stuart Rose in Incentives.
Osborne Clarke’s corporate team is a go-to practice for companies in the strategic communications, marketing and creative sectors. Its clients range from global businesses to fast-growth start-ups and market challengers. The team advises at every stage of company development across all corporate issues, from equity and debt fundraisings to M&A, IPOs and JVs.
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