Practice areas - IP & patent litigation - What others say
"With a long history in the IP market, this prestigious outfit is able to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional, high-end work, offering prompt and through responses. It is also esteemed for its top lawyers and enviable clientele." - Chambers and Partners (2009)"The practice is commended for its partner-led service and "superior understanding of client needs; it deals with complex IP issues and delivers outstanding, careful and precise advice." " - Chambers and Partners (2009)
" Bright and reliable lawyer" Andrew Bowler is appreciated for his diligence and is winning growing recognition in the market." - Chambers and Partners(2009)
"With a strong science and patent background, Edward Nodder is "extremely reliable, he's always a safe pair of hands and has an excellent track record." - Chambers and Partners (2009)
"Bristows is a leader in patent litigation" - The Legal 500 (2008)
"'An authority in IP', Bristows is especially strong in pharmaceutical and high tech patent litigation. The 'very good' Philip Westmacott leads a team that displays 'burgeoning skills as international pharmaceutical patent litigation co-ordinators'" - The Legal 500 (2008)
"A leading patent litigation firm" - The Legal 500 (2008)
"Bristows has had an established reputation and pre-eminence in this field" - Chambers and Partners (2008)
"a significant force, with a commercial outlook and brilliance that most firms find hard to match." - Chambers and Partners (2008)
"experts Philip Westmacott, Sally Field, Matthew Warren and Edward Nodder, can ... match any other in the market." - The Legal 500 (2007)
"Bristows has a leading reputation for patent litigation" - The Legal 500 (2007)
Edward Nodder is described by sources as an "effective all-rounder in IP law." - Chambers and Partners (2008)
"Edward Nodder is 'a very strong contender on the patent side'. His vast experience wins him acclaim and he is considered to be 'a smooth operator'." - Chambers and Partners (2008)
Philip Westmacott is a "heavy-duty patent litigator and a tough opponent on the electronics side" - Chambers and Partners (2008)
"a high profile and a growing reputation, sources consider [Philip Westmacott] to be a core figure in the group." - Chambers and Partners (2008)
"The 'highly intelligent' [James] Irvine, meanwhile, excels at 'big-picture thinking' in international disputes." - Chambers and Partners (2008)
Recommended as a "Leading" firm for Intellectual Property by PLC Which Lawyer? (2007/08)