Osborne Clarke has appointed Richard Porter as partner in its London corporate team, reinforcing its expertise in cross-border transactions. Porter, previously a partner at A&O Shearman in Singapore and Shearman & Sterling in London, specialises in M&A across tech, media, and energy transition sectors. ‘I am delighted to be joining Osborne Clarke and expanding my practice in the UK and beyond,’ he says.
Porter advises international corporations and financial institutions on mergers, private equity, joint ventures, and restructurings. His arrival further strengthens Osborne Clarke’s focus on technology and energy sectors. ‘Richard brings wide-ranging expertise and enhances our key areas of growth,’ says Mark Wesker, head of the business transactions practice group.
Osborne Clarke’s UK corporate team, spanning London, Reading, and Bristol, continues its investment in talent. ‘Richard is a great fit culturally for our collaborative international team,’ says Alistair Francis, UK head of corporate. The appointment follows recent senior promotions, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to expanding its corporate offering.
