Osborne Clarke announces latest round of UK promotions

Published on 22nd April 2026

International legal practice Osborne Clarke has today announced its latest round of UK promotions, with new partners and legal directors appointed across its London, Bristol, and Reading offices, effective 1 May 2026.

The promotions reflect the firm's ongoing investment in developing senior talent across the UK. 

Conrad Davies, UK Managing Partner said: “This year’s promotions reflect the outstanding breadth and depth of talent across our firm, with new partners in all of our UK offices in London, Bristol and Reading, many of whom started with us as trainees. Each one of them thoroughly deserves this recognition and I'm so proud to see their hard work and commitment rewarded as they join our partnership.”

Lara Burch, UK Senior Partner added: "Our newly promoted partners play a key role in supporting clients in some of our most dynamic sectors, and I’m delighted to see their contribution recognised as we continue to grow our presence across the UK.

The partner promotions include:

Bristol Partners: Sebastian Bottard, Becky Crawford and James Mackay.

London Partners: Lara Fatemi and Keir Pimblett.

Reading Partner: Laura Hanley.

Legal Directors: Shelley Faulkner and Bethan Moore

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