Greg Leyshon

Greg Leyshon is a partner at Osborne Clarke's London office, leading a growing group of expert Corporate lawyers.

He is co-chair of the International Corporate Group and also the International Transactions Group, alongside Björn Hurten. He was formerly head of the UK Business Transactions Group, and previously head of Markets (i.e. Sector Strategy).

Greg has built invaluable knowledge during his career across private equity, commercial practice and corporate knowledge, which makes him a distinguished asset to his clients. Many of his client relationships span more than a decade, which has allowed him to cultivate a renowned knowledge and commitment to their businesses, markets and sectors. He leads a senior-led, relationship-driven practice aligned with his clients' strategic objectives.

His work is enriched by the variety of his experience. Having sat both investment-side and company side of Private Equity deals, as well as sitting on international and executive boards, he knows exactly what’s happening on the ‘other side of the table’, applying this knowledge to his clients’ advantage.

Greg embodies Osborne Clarke's corporate strategy of relationships and ownership – ensuring partners stay close to the detail and clients get decisive, commercially-focused advice delivered with pace and cohesion.

Clients include Focus Group (Greg led on the $1 billion secondary PE transaction for Focus, supported by HG Capital), 4Com (Greg led on the merger of 4Com and Daisy Group and advised the founder of 4Com on the subsequent merger of Daisy and VMO2), SCG Group and LDC.

He has been recognised by numerous industry bodies including winning The Business Magazine Awards Lawyer of the Year prize in 2023. He is consistently top ranked by Chambers, he has been included in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame and is valued for his client support and innovation.

“Nothing builds credibility and traction like a partner who leads by example.”

BCL Legal Recruitment

"He is very experienced and brings a lot of gravitas when it is needed."

Chambers and Partners

Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world

The reason myself and my team have a track record of proven success is our commitment to our clients: I believe there is no other law firm who can claim to get to know their clients’ markets, sectors and businesses as deeply as we do.