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Law Practice

Jun. 20, 2014

UK firm profits from small presence in Silicon Valley

Osborne Clarke in Palo Alto staffs no U.S. attorneys, but its strong referral network and expertise in Europe has brought it hefty clients and a steady stream of work.


By David Ruiz


Daily Journal Staff Writer


PALO ALTO - When London-based international law firm Osborne Clarke set up shop here in 2000, it did so with zero U.S. attorneys. Today, the office looks very much the same.


Four U.K. attorneys and a Belgian employment associate - none of whom are qualified to practice law in the U.S. - staff the office and provide Silicon Valley technology companies with European legal advice on setting up operations ...

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