Litigation & dispute resolution

We’re trusted to manage risk, set strategy and take the lead on some of the world’s most complex, critical and novel cases.

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Right now there are big rewards to play for in technology, life sciences, brand building and other dynamic fields — but only if you can deal with the risks and obstructions found in such litigious environments.

The qualities that set Bristows apart also make us your ideal litigation and dispute resolution partner. We recruit inquisitive minds with direct experience of our clients’ work. With no billing targets, we’re free to pick the right combination of experts for each challenge. And we have the spirit to stand up for your interests no matter how challenging things get.

Why choose Bristows?

  • We are inclusive
  • We share responsibilities, and support one another
  • We are inquisitive, bright and meticulous
  • We deliver quality thinking and solutions
  • We trust each other and make things happen
About us

Our litigation & dispute resolution expertise

We’re experts in patent litigation, brands, design & copyright; commercial & technology disputes, competition litigation, data breaches & cyber security, and IT, media and SEP/FRAND disputes.

Patent litigation

We combine unrivalled depth and breadth of litigation experience with detailed technical expertise in all the major scientific and engineering disciplines. This helps explain why we’re consistently ranked in the top tier of litigation practices.

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Brands, designs & copyright

We have a wealth of experience in protecting brands, designs, copyrights, databases, domain names and related rights. We can provide you with exactly the expertise you need, dedicated to your industry sector.

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Commercial & technology disputes

We’re known for getting to grips with some of the largest and most challenging commercial and contractual disputes in technology, life sciences and intellectual property, always doing the right thing to protect our clients’ interests.

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Competition litigation

We have a long record of experience looking after clients in disputes, whether in making or defending claims for damages, dealing with competition law defences to IP infringement claims or handling appeals from regulatory decisions.

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Data breaches & cyber security

With our highly experienced data protection team we can respond immediately to contain security incidents. We look after everything, including notifying authorities and managing longer-term impacts such as follow-on litigation.

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SEP/FRAND disputes

With our high-tech patent litigation and competition law practices, and more than a decade’s experience leading SEP/FRAND cases, we’re ideally placed to advise both patent owners and implementers on this fast-growing area of litigation.

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Media disputes

Leading media and technology companies value our expert advice on disputes relating to published content. We combine legal knowledge and experience with a real passion for media law that sets us apart.

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IT disputes

Leading information technology service providers choose us as the partner to advise and guide them. Our mix of legal and technology expertise can be decisive in situations where the commercial relationships that hold IT projects together have stopped working.

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Arbitration

We boast one of the few arbitration practices in the London market able to combine deep experience in arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism with technical subject matter expertise.

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What others say

“Bristows has in the past engaged more strongly than other London law firms with the launch of the UPC.”

 Juve UK 2023

“Bristows remains a force to be reckoned with in Europe.”

 Juve UK 2023

“Bristows has always been a first choice for life sciences clients.”

 Juve UK 2023

“Market-leading firm Bristows remains excellently placed to retain a variety of big-name clients while being a leading name among its European competitors.”

 Juve UK 2023

“They’re very commercial and good at dealing with clients.”

 Chambers and Partners 2023