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Osborne Clarke was founded in [[Bristol]], UK, in 1748 by Jeremiah Osborne. In 1987 Osborne Clarke opened their first [[London]] office. Offices opened in Reading, Cologne, Munich and Silicon Valley opening within a decade of the move to London. The [[Law Firm]] played a significant part in the the development of the railways in the UK when it was appointed to represent the [[Great Western Railway Company]], working closely with [[Isambard Kingdom Brunel]] on the establishment of the route from [[London Paddington]] to [[Bristol]] and the West Country.<ref name=Bristol Floating Harbour>{{cite web|url=http://www.bristolfloatingharbour.org.uk/about/about-this-website/acknowledgements/|title=Bristol Floating Harbour - Osborne Clarke's relationship with Isambard Kingdom Brunel}}</ref> The nature of the relationship between Osborne Clarke and Isambard Kingdom Brunel is best highlighted by one notable occasion when Jeremiah Osborne the third (grandson to the founder) is said to have personally rowed Isambard Kingdom Brunel down the River Avon to survey the bank for the route of the [[Great Western Railway]]. <ref name="Clifton RFC">{{cite web|url=http://www.cliftonrfchistory.co.uk/captains/press/press.htm | title=Clifton Rugby Football Club History}}</ref>
Osborne Clarke was founded in [[Bristol]], UK, in 1748 by Jeremiah Osborne. In 1987 Osborne Clarke opened their first [[London]] office. Offices opened in Reading, Cologne, Munich and Silicon Valley opening within a decade of the move to London. The [[Law Firm]] played a significant part in the the development of the railways in the UK when it was appointed to represent the [[Great Western Railway Company]], working closely with [[Isambard Kingdom Brunel]] on the establishment of the route from [[London Paddington]] to [[Bristol]] and the West Country.<ref name=Bristol Floating Harbour>{{cite web|url=http://www.bristolfloatingharbour.org.uk/about/about-this-website/acknowledgements/|title=Bristol Floating Harbour - Osborne Clarke's relationship with Isambard Kingdom Brunel}}</ref> The nature of the relationship between Osborne Clarke and Isambard Kingdom Brunel is best highlighted by one notable occasion when Jeremiah Osborne the third (grandson to the founder) is said to have personally rowed Isambard Kingdom Brunel down the River Avon to survey the bank for the route of the [[Great Western Railway]]. <ref name="Clifton RFC">{{cite web|url=http://www.cliftonrfchistory.co.uk/captains/press/press.htm | title=Clifton Rugby Football Club History}}</ref>


The partnership's recent history has been characterised by two strands of development. Firstly, they have undertaken significant international expansion, particularly into the United States and [[Germany]] where they are now one of the 50 largest law firms. <ref name="Juve handbook of commercial German Law firms">
The partnership's recent history has been characterised by two strands of development. Firstly, they have undertaken significant international expansion, particularly into the United States and [[Germany]] where they are now one of the 50 largest law firms. <ref name="Juve handbook of commercial German Law firms" />


Secondly the firm has seen considerable expansion in the media and technology sectors, i which they are now considered a tier 1 firm. <ref name="Legal Week - Osborne Clarke" /> Notable clients in this sector include [[Motorola]], [[Nintendo]] and [[Facebook]]. <ref name="Legal 500">{{cite web|url=http://www.legal500.com/firms/2534/offices/5076 | title=Legal 500 Overview of Osborne Clarke}}</ref>
Secondly the firm has seen considerable expansion in the media and technology sectors, i which they are now considered a tier 1 firm. <ref name="Legal Week - Osborne Clarke" /> Notable clients in this sector include [[Motorola]], [[Nintendo]] and [[Facebook]]. <ref name="Legal 500">{{cite web|url=http://www.legal500.com/firms/2534/offices/5076 | title=Legal 500 Overview of Osborne Clarke}}</ref>

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Osborne Clarke
Headquarters Bristol
No. of offices6
No. of lawyers450+
No. of employees700+
Major practice areas"Digital Business", Automotive, Energy and Natural Resources, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Recruitment, Real Estate and, Infrastructure, Retail
Date founded1748
Company typePartnership
Websiteosborneclarke.com

Osborne Clarke is a law firm, with international offices in the UK, Germany and the US. The firm has 122 partners and 711 employees and is the 35th largest law firm in the UK by revenue, according to The Lawyer UK 200 2010. Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). Osborne Clarke is also a top 50 law firm in Germany.[1]

The firm has been described as distinctive, defying easy categorisation because it is a the same time both a major regional full service law firm and a leading international media and technology sector specialist.[2]

The firm played a significant role in the development of the railways in Southern England through its historic relationship with Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the Great Western Railway.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). Today, the firm has a high profile in the media and technology sector where it represents firms including Facebook, Dell, Nintendo, News International and Vodafone. [2]

History

Osborne Clarke was founded in Bristol, UK, in 1748 by Jeremiah Osborne. In 1987 Osborne Clarke opened their first London office. Offices opened in Reading, Cologne, Munich and Silicon Valley opening within a decade of the move to London. The Law Firm played a significant part in the the development of the railways in the UK when it was appointed to represent the Great Western Railway Company, working closely with Isambard Kingdom Brunel on the establishment of the route from London Paddington to Bristol and the West Country.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). The nature of the relationship between Osborne Clarke and Isambard Kingdom Brunel is best highlighted by one notable occasion when Jeremiah Osborne the third (grandson to the founder) is said to have personally rowed Isambard Kingdom Brunel down the River Avon to survey the bank for the route of the Great Western Railway. [3]

The partnership's recent history has been characterised by two strands of development. Firstly, they have undertaken significant international expansion, particularly into the United States and Germany where they are now one of the 50 largest law firms. [1]

Secondly the firm has seen considerable expansion in the media and technology sectors, i which they are now considered a tier 1 firm. [2] Notable clients in this sector include Motorola, Nintendo and Facebook. [4]

Key dates in Company History

  • 1748 – Jeremiah Osborne starts practising law in Bristol.
  • 1833 - Firm works closely with Isambard Kingdom Brunel on the building of the Great Western Railway. The firm remains the company’s solicitor for many years.
  • 1968 – The modern firm is created by the merger of the Osborne and Clarke law firms.
  • 1987 – Firm opens its London office – the first regional law firm to do so. Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).
  • 1998 – Opens Thames Valley office in Reading.
  • 2000 – Opens Silicon Valley office in Palo Alto, CA. [5]
  • 2001 – Opens office in Cologne, Germany.[6]

Structure

After expanding significantly through the dot-com bubble of the late nineties and early 2000s, the firm has undergone a comprehensive restructure. The firm retains a comprehensive range of departments, however Osborne Clarke is considered a first tier firm in both the Media and Entertainment and Brand Management sectors.[4]

Key Industry Sectors

The firm has established a reputation for working in a number of sectors, but references the following list on their corporate website:

Offices

The Firm has offices in the following locations[4] :

Corporate Social responsibility

Osborne Clarke undertakes a number of corporate social responsibility activities including getting their workforce to undertake 25 hours a year of pro-bono activities and a commitment to environmental issues through extensive recycling and environmentally friendly travel. Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). They also involved in charitable giving Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). fundraising, volunteering and supporting young people, in particular through their award winning partnership with the Lighthouse Group. Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).


Clients

Notable Cases

  • Osborne Clarke advised London & Continental Railways and Eurostar on the development of St Pancras Station, London as an international rail terminal. Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).
  • Osborne Clarke advised Babcock Marine on £1 billion defence contracts, including the £560 million extension of the Warship Support Modernisation Initiative. Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).

External links

References

  1. ^ a b "Juve Handbook of German Law Firms".
  2. ^ a b c "Legal Week - Osborne Clarke".
  3. ^ "Clifton Rugby Football Club History".
  4. ^ "The Lawyer - OWA pan-Euro group opens in Silicon Valley".
  5. ^ "OC Dumps German Merger for mass lateral hiring". The Lawyer.
  6. ^ "Arriva in Grand Central Railway takeover". BBC.
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