Osborne Clarke - UK

This week we had the pleasure of hosting our first OC Development Breakfast event in collaboration with The Story Lab and our Social Mobility employee-led network.   The morning was dedicated to driving inclusive leadership and accelerating the impact of employee networks, with a specific focus on social mobility. The room was buzzing with conversation, insights, and new connections. We welcomed four inspiring leaders to share their stories: • Isabelle Parasram OBE, CEO of The Institute for Social Value • Nilesh B. Dosa MBE, Founder of icanyoucantoo & leader in social equality at EY • Daniel Cashmore, Partner & leader in Social Mobility Client Engagement at Osborne Clarke • Dr Michelle Westwood. PhD, FCIPD, Chief People Officer, Osborne Clarke The session encouraged attendees to re-write internal narratives that may be holding them back, and cultivate positive mindset's and cross-generational learning to create safe and inclusive workplaces. Thank you to Amanda Sloan and Leonie Corcoran of The Story Lab (www.thestorylab.rocks) for their design and facilitation of this successful session. Thank you to all our clients and charity partners who attended. #InclusiveLeadership #SocialMobility #DiversityandInclusion

We are pleased to have advised on the sale of international digital, brand and content business Bladonmore Ltd to Headland, the reputation and communications consultancy, backed by LDC. Bladonmore advises listed businesses, multinationals and private capital firms across the US, UK, Europe and the Middle East on their engagement of stakeholders across digital, content, coaching, campaigns and wider advisory services. This acquisition allows Headland to broaden its offering across a range of markets, helping clients navigate the constantly evolving media and digital landscape. The Osborne Clarke team was led by corporate partner Jonathan Crowley, supported by Rav Sagar (associate director) and Courtney Fowler (associate), alongside colleagues from tax (partner Mathew Oliver and senior associate Ben Doeh), incentives (partner Anika Chandra and senior associate Natalie Paddock) and employment (senior associate Siobhan Murphy). Read more here: https://lnkd.in/edmFv7_8

In the landmark judgment in Getty v Stability AI, Getty largely failed in its IP infringement claims and the decision is a win for Stability AI and AI developers generally. The judgment was more limited in scope than had initially been anticipated as Getty dropped its primary copyright infringement and database rights infringement claims at trial. However, the High Court dismissed Getty's secondary copyright infringement claim, but did find some limited historic trade mark infringement relating to older models of Stable Diffusion. Osborne Clarke featured widely in coverage of the judgment, with Robert Guthrie and Luke Maunder analysing the judgment and noting that, due to its limited findings, it is only a taster in the wider AI and copyright debate where many questions remain unanswered. Read the full story in the Financial Times here: https://lnkd.in/eZgVFvST #IPLaw #Copyright #AI

We are pleased to have advised Foresight Group, a leading FTSE 250 listed private equity and infrastructure investment manager, on the first close of Foresight Regional Investment VIII, its third dedicated regional investment fund for the North West of England at £90 million. The Osborne Clarke team was led by Partner and UK Head of Financial Institutions Group, Helen Parsonage, and included Associate Director, Lizette Hunter and Senior Associate, Nicholas Kristensen. Read the full story on our website: https://lnkd.in/eGe_zEHp

Last week the Renters' Rights Act received Royal Assent – setting in motion a big reset for the private rented sector (PRS) in England. One of the most significant changes is that assured shorthold tenancies are replaced by periodic tenancies running month to month. This is a key read for landlords with PRS exposure, build to rent or mixed portfolios, as turnover risk, exit timing and resourcing will shift. Implementation will be phased and our Insight maps what changes first and where to focus to protect cash flow and asset strategy: https://lnkd.in/eeij2QAZ Join our webinar on the 20 November where Property Disputes residential experts Rebecca Francis , Susan Thompson and Jessica Carter-Syme, will be taking a first look at the impending Renters' Rights Act following Royal Assent to discuss what's changing, when, and who will be affected. Secure your place here: https://lnkd.in/eC6FSvUr

Ready to be ahead of the game and make your move into a rewarding legal career? Our graduate programme combines professional development, mentorship, and client opportunities to give your career the perfect launch pad. 📈 Osborne Clarke are looking for innovative and driven individuals to join their team. You can apply now to be part of a firm that invests in you. 🫵 Applications at Osborne Clarke are open now > https://lnkd.in/dwFE8FGh

📢 International law firm Osborne Clarke has advised Shore Capital on Winvia Entertainment plc's £205 million AIM IPO and associated £40 million institutional placing. Shore Capital acted as nominated adviser, sole bookrunner and sole broker. Technology focused business Winvia Entertainment is the second largest prize draw operator in the UK by market share and owns the brands Best of the Best and Click Competitions, through which players can play for prizes including cars, luxury watches and holidays. Outside the UK, the company is focused on the fast-growing and regulated Romanian online gaming market, where it is a top three online casino operator, operating a multi-brand strategy including own brands such as Princess Casino, Royal Slots and Luck, white label brands such as Magnumbet, Cashpot and Excelbet, and a majority owned poker business. Winvia Entertainment intends to use the net proceeds of the placing to fund acquisitions in the large but fragmented UK prize draw sector. It has been building a pipeline of other opportunities and is in discussions with several potential acquisition targets to allow it to consolidate its position in this rapidly growing market. Admission and trading in the company's ordinary shares on AIM took place on the 3 November 2025 at 8:00 a.m. The IPO represents a significant AIM admission in H2 2025 and highlights the renewed interest in UK tech and digital-entertainment flotations. It follows commentary that the London listing market may be turning a corner, with several listing announcements and a strengthening pipeline emerging in recent weeks. Jonathan King, Partner at Osborne Clarke, added: “The Winvia IPO showcases the breadth of Osborne Clarke’s capital markets expertise – from advising on complex cross-border structures to supporting clients at every stage of their growth.” The Osborne Clarke team that advised Shore Capital on the transaction was led by Partner Jonathan King. Jonathan was assisted by Associate Director Ed Nisbet, Senior Associate Oliver Woods and Associate Tim Rouse.  Osborne Clarke's Corporate team, which is ranked in the top tiers by both Chambers UK and Legal 500 UK for AIM, is considered a go-to practice for many companies in the tech, media and comms sector. 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 strategic M&A, IPOs and JVs. Read the full press release here > https://lnkd.in/eEY4-5WU

The October Regulatory Outlook is here and this month we are spotlighting the recent decision from the European Parliament to reject the Legal Affairs Committee’s mandate to simplify sustainability and due diligence rules under Omnibus Package I. International compliance teams will want to follow this closely as MEPs will vote on amendments in Brussels on the 13 November. Dive into the full edition covering high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the fast-moving business compliance landscape in the UK. Download the October edition here: https://lnkd.in/eNfnMPst

Ready to be ahead of the game and make your move into a rewarding legal career? Our graduate programme combines professional development, mentorship, and client opportunities to give your career the perfect launch pad. 📈 Osborne Clarke are looking for innovative and driven individuals to join their team. You can apply now to be part of a firm that invests in you. 🫵 Applications at Osborne Clarke are open now > https://lnkd.in/dwFE8FGh