Alisdair is a partner in the Bristol and London offices of Osborne Clarke, leading a growing group of expert Corporate lawyers.

He works primarily within Private Equity, where he oversees a senior-led, relationship-driven practice.

He works with a broad spectrum of sponsors, portfolio companies, management teams and shareholders on high-profile deals, nationally and internationally, and on all aspects of investment activities and mergers and acquisitions.

He has worked at Osborne Clarke for over thirty years and has developed long-lasting relationships with his clients. He is acknowledged as a market leading, pragmatic and commercially-focused Corporate partner. He delivers decisive advice across the UK and internationally that is grounded in his clients' commercial reality and strategic aims.

His broad range of clients includes Synova Capital, GCP, Kester, Palladian Investment Partners, LDC, Volpi Capital, Cadence Equity Partners, A-Gas and Western Global.

He is recognised at the highest level by industry bodies, including as a 'Hall of Fame' lawyer for corporate and commercial law in Bristol, alongside being a key leader in the top-ranked 'Corporate and Commercial: Bristol' practice area. He is also ranked in Band 1 by Chambers & Partners for 'Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above.'

The quality Private Equity Team at Osborne Clarke, led by Al Livingstone, are a key legal partner for us. They are personable, technically strong, seek commercial solutions and work to the tightest deadlines to get deals completed.

Alex Bowden, Synova Capital LLP.

Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world

Working in our Private Equity practice means dealing with sponsors and companies in fast growth, disruptive sectors where change leads to opportunities. I am able to help businesses deliver the solutions required in a fast-paced, increasingly technology-driven world.