Ken Wilkinson > Osborne Clarke LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The ‘commercially sensible’ corporate team at Osborne Clarke LLP is regularly instructed by notable names from the financial services, advertising and marketing, and media and entertainment sectors to advise on public and private M&A, disposals, and joint ventures at both domestic and cross-border levels. At the helm of the practice is Alistair Francis who stands out for his expertise in acting on both the buy- and sell-side of transactions within regulated sectors including healthcare and consumer. The group also benefits from the aptitude of Ken Wilkinson who is sought after by media and entertainment and technology businesses to assist with US-UK M&A and joint ventures. On the private acquisition and disposal front, Edward Persse is the name to note, while Mathias Loertscher concentrates on multijurisdictional deals. Matthew Edwards left the firm in January 2025.

Osborne Clarke LLP is noted for its expertise in advising streaming services, film studios and TV networks, UK broadcasters, and production and post-production companies on a range of media matters. The team has been notably active in assisting clients with establishing and running global streaming services and new TV/FAST channels. It has also been involved in M&A, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions for clients active in the film and TV industry. Advertising and marketing for film and TV clients is also a key feature of the practice. Practice co-head John Davidson-Kelly is a digital media law specialist; he excels in advising on regulatory issues and launching new products or services. Media specialist Nick Johnson also co-leads the team, and he is ably supported by Ken Wilkinson, a go-to for transactions for broadcasters and post-production clients, and Jamie Heatly, who has assisted with commercial agreements related to the creation and exploitation of content.