Osborne Clarke LLP

Osborne Clarke LLP advises clients on fund formation, investor negotiations, acquisitions, and broader asset management matters. The firm has particular strength in hedge funds, working with managers and investors across global fund jurisdictions. Simon Thomas specialises in hedge fund formation and manager operations, advising some of the world’s largest managers, as well as institutional investors and family offices. Eric Edwin focuses on structuring and managing hedge, hybrid and illiquid private funds across various asset classes, spanning both onshore and offshore domiciles. Robert Eke, who joined in 2025, further enhances the team’s offering in the hedge funds and alternative investments space.