Bristows

We are a European headquartered hub for litigation, transactions and advice throughout the world and have remained fiercely independent since we first began in 1837. This means we are free to partner with the best people in any jurisdiction for each client need, or work with your existing relationships.

Dynamic, IP-rich sectors demand broader knowledge, deeper insight and an eye for hidden opportunity. We have the expertise to match your potential. If you work in life sciences, technology or brands then you'll find we share the same background. This makes us different from others who offer legal expertise, it gives you real competitive advantage, and it makes for great teamworking. The job of an expert is to make the complex clear. For IP-rich sectors, clarity on opportunities and risks is critical.

As life sciences legal specialists with backgrounds in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, physics and engineering, we understand what matters more than most. We have a true cross-disciplinary team of over 80 lawyers in this space encompassing our renowned IP practice, regulatory, competition, transactional, dispute resolution, IT and data protection teams.

From start-ups to the largest tech firms, whether you're creating technology, using it to disrupt the market, or changing because of it, we are experts in the known and unknown, and everything in between. Bristows has a rich history in technology, dating back to when we drafted the patent agreement for the first electrical telegraph.