Bristows LLP is the world's leading specialist law firm providing innovative services to clients Bristows is headquartered in Europe (London, UK) and is a global center for litigation, transactions and counseling.

Many of the Bristows team have backgrounds in the technology industry.

Bristows works with many of its clients' international clients, often across different jurisdictions.

Bristows has maintained a high degree of independence since its founding in 1837 and has built up a global network of leading lawyers and specialists. Each practice group has the freedom to work with the best people in any jurisdiction and to build the right team of lawyers in the right place, depending on the needs of the client.

Bristows does not aim for a bill. No matter how difficult or novel the issue, they take the time to share their different perspectives and find the right answer. This rare approach defines the quality of Bristows' counseling.

Main areas of work

Bristows specializes in the provision of legal services in a variety of areas, including data protection, privacy and cybersecurity, TMT (technology, media and telecommunications), intellectual property (including patents, trademarks, copyrights), life sciences and health, M&A, commercial contracts, real estate, and many others.

Bristows has always been at the forefront of change. From patenting the first telegraph to launching the UK genome sequencing project, the firm has helped clients create and embrace new technologies and ideas.

Bristows specializes in dynamic, IP-rich areas and has the expertise to address a wide range of litigation, transactional and advisory challenges. The strengths of each business unit complement each other to provide clients with a fully integrated service.