Bristows

Bristows is a full-service commercial law firm specialising in technology, life sciences and intellectual property. Its practice covers litigation, transactions and advisory work, with particular depth in patent and trademark disputes, data protection, competition law and regulatory compliance. The firm advises clients ranging from fast-growing startups to global industry leaders across innovation-driven sectors.

Founded in 1837, the firm has been in operation for more than 185 years and describes itself as fiercely independent. It maintains offices in London, where it is headquartered, as well as in Dublin and Brussels.

Across its three service lines, Bristows handles high-stakes legal disputes, provides legal advice on business transactions for companies in innovation sectors, and offers counsel on data protection, competition and regulatory matters. The firm's stated approach is collaborative, with a mission to bring clarity to complex legal issues and to give practical advice shaped by deep sector knowledge. It has a reputation for pioneering legal strategies and for handling high-stakes cases.