Bristol Life Network Lunch with Osborne Clarke
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Join us on the 23 February for our first Bristol Life Network Lunch of 2026 - and it’s with one of Bristol’s largest and most important professional service companies: Osborne Clarke.
Hear the inside story of OC’s growth from modest Bristol-founded practice to a major national, even international player. We’re delighted to be speaking with its new Senior Partner, Lara Burch. Gain insights into leading legal practices, large company strategy, winning and retaining clients, and keeping teams focused and motivated. Plus the formative, vital role of Bristol in shaping Osborne Clarke…
This is a lunchtime, networking, event with 70 attendees, ranging from the independent businesses to the larger corporates.
Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date with the latest news and do contact claudia.butler@mediaclash.co.uk if you would like more information.
Tickets cost £75 + VAT. Included in your ticket is:
Welcome drinks
Unique insights from a leading business speaker
Limited number of high-quality attendees
Updates on business in Bristol from the Bristol Life team.
And a 2 course lunch at The Granary Bristol
Agenda
12pm - arrival drinks + networking
12.30pm - seated for lunch (with move-around after first course to aid networking)
1.30pm - interview begins
2.15/2.30pm - formal end, with informal networking option after
Why this event is for you
Business is done and contacts are made at the Bristol Life Network Lunch. This is your chance to spend good time with leading Bristol business people in the most stylish surroundings over a fine lunch while hearing great business insights.
Previous Speakers
Our recent speakers include: Tristan Hogg, Pieminster, Sean Clarke, Aardman Animations, Mark Kelly, Ashton Gate Stadium. Laura Aviles and Katherine Nash, The Bottle Yard Studios, Louise Mitchell, Bristol Beacon, Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, Martin Thatcher, Thatchers Cider, Graham MacVoy and Lucy Jarjoura, Wake The Tiger, and Alex Reilley, Loungers.
Others have ranged from Glasto’s Michael Eavis to the bosses of the Bristol Old Vic, Triodos Bank, Pukka, The Wave, Lovehoney, IMDb and Opus Talent Solutions: the regional bosses of Savills and JLL; the head of Clifton College, ex-Bristol Mayor George Ferguson; Anthony Gruppo, CEO of Marsh Commercial (formerly Jelf); plus Stephen Lansdown, co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown and founder of Bristol Sport. It’s highly eclectic, across all types of Bristol Life areas.
With thanks to our Sponsor Origin Workspace Bristol
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£75.00 + £5.40 fee + £16.08 VATDescription
Single Ticket to the Bristol Life Network Lunch. Includes; networking, drinks reception, 2 course meal, and keynote speaker.
Tickets for this event are non-refundable. However, they may be transferred to a colleague if you are unable to attend, provided you give at least 48 hours’ notice. For assistance, please contact claudia.butler@mediaclash.co.uk.
Annual Membership
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£375.00 + £25.04 fee + £80.01 VATDescription
Register in advance for the next 6 Bristol Life Network Lunches and get your 6th club free of charge.
Single Tickets usually cost £75 +VAT per club.
Please note, if you are unable to make a Network Lunch the tickets are non-refundable. However, you are able to pass the ticket onto a colleague to attend in your place. Please email claudia.butler@mediaclash.co.uk a minimum of 48 hours in advance with the alternative attendee's name and dietary requirements.
Tickets
Ticket price
£75.00 + £5.40 fee + £16.08 VATDescription
Single Ticket to the Bristol Life Network Lunch. Includes; networking, drinks reception, 2 course meal, and keynote speaker.
Tickets for this event are non-refundable. However, they may be transferred to a colleague if you are unable to attend, provided you give at least 48 hours’ notice. For assistance, please contact claudia.butler@mediaclash.co.uk.
Annual Membership
Ticket price
£375.00 + £25.04 fee + £80.01 VATDescription
Register in advance for the next 6 Bristol Life Network Lunches and get your 6th club free of charge.
Single Tickets usually cost £75 +VAT per club.
Please note, if you are unable to make a Network Lunch the tickets are non-refundable. However, you are able to pass the ticket onto a colleague to attend in your place. Please email claudia.butler@mediaclash.co.uk a minimum of 48 hours in advance with the alternative attendee's name and dietary requirements.
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- The Granary Bristol – Restaurant & Bar, Welsh Back, Queen Square Avenue, Bristol, UK
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About
Join us on the 23 February for our first Bristol Life Network Lunch of 2026 - and it’s with one of Bristol’s largest and most important professional service companies: Osborne Clarke.
Hear the inside story of OC’s growth from modest Bristol-founded practice to a major national, even international player. We’re delighted to be speaking with its new Senior Partner, Lara Burch. Gain insights into leading legal practices, large company strategy, winning and retaining clients, and keeping teams focused and motivated. Plus the formative, vital role of Bristol in shaping Osborne Clarke…
This is a lunchtime, networking, event with 70 attendees, ranging from the independent businesses to the larger corporates.
Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date with the latest news and do contact claudia.butler@mediaclash.co.uk if you would like more information.
Tickets cost £75 + VAT. Included in your ticket is:
Welcome drinks
Unique insights from a leading business speaker
Limited number of high-quality attendees
Updates on business in Bristol from the Bristol Life team.
And a 2 course lunch at The Granary Bristol
Agenda
12pm - arrival drinks + networking
12.30pm - seated for lunch (with move-around after first course to aid networking)
1.30pm - interview begins
2.15/2.30pm - formal end, with informal networking option after
Why this event is for you
Business is done and contacts are made at the Bristol Life Network Lunch. This is your chance to spend good time with leading Bristol business people in the most stylish surroundings over a fine lunch while hearing great business insights.
Previous Speakers
Our recent speakers include: Tristan Hogg, Pieminster, Sean Clarke, Aardman Animations, Mark Kelly, Ashton Gate Stadium. Laura Aviles and Katherine Nash, The Bottle Yard Studios, Louise Mitchell, Bristol Beacon, Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, Martin Thatcher, Thatchers Cider, Graham MacVoy and Lucy Jarjoura, Wake The Tiger, and Alex Reilley, Loungers.
Others have ranged from Glasto’s Michael Eavis to the bosses of the Bristol Old Vic, Triodos Bank, Pukka, The Wave, Lovehoney, IMDb and Opus Talent Solutions: the regional bosses of Savills and JLL; the head of Clifton College, ex-Bristol Mayor George Ferguson; Anthony Gruppo, CEO of Marsh Commercial (formerly Jelf); plus Stephen Lansdown, co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown and founder of Bristol Sport. It’s highly eclectic, across all types of Bristol Life areas.
With thanks to our Sponsor Origin Workspace Bristol
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Ticket price
£75.00 + £5.40 fee + £16.08 VATDescription
Single Ticket to the Bristol Life Network Lunch. Includes; networking, drinks reception, 2 course meal, and keynote speaker.
Tickets for this event are non-refundable. However, they may be transferred to a colleague if you are unable to attend, provided you give at least 48 hours’ notice. For assistance, please contact claudia.butler@mediaclash.co.uk.
Annual Membership
Ticket price
£375.00 + £25.04 fee + £80.01 VATDescription
Register in advance for the next 6 Bristol Life Network Lunches and get your 6th club free of charge.
Single Tickets usually cost £75 +VAT per club.
Please note, if you are unable to make a Network Lunch the tickets are non-refundable. However, you are able to pass the ticket onto a colleague to attend in your place. Please email claudia.butler@mediaclash.co.uk a minimum of 48 hours in advance with the alternative attendee's name and dietary requirements.
Tickets
Ticket price
£75.00 + £5.40 fee + £16.08 VATDescription
Single Ticket to the Bristol Life Network Lunch. Includes; networking, drinks reception, 2 course meal, and keynote speaker.
Tickets for this event are non-refundable. However, they may be transferred to a colleague if you are unable to attend, provided you give at least 48 hours’ notice. For assistance, please contact claudia.butler@mediaclash.co.uk.
Annual Membership
Ticket price
£375.00 + £25.04 fee + £80.01 VATDescription
Register in advance for the next 6 Bristol Life Network Lunches and get your 6th club free of charge.
Single Tickets usually cost £75 +VAT per club.
Please note, if you are unable to make a Network Lunch the tickets are non-refundable. However, you are able to pass the ticket onto a colleague to attend in your place. Please email claudia.butler@mediaclash.co.uk a minimum of 48 hours in advance with the alternative attendee's name and dietary requirements.