In some sectors, the old order is changing and a new order is emerging as new entrants shake up established markets, from ordering taxis to insurance, from banking to ordering takeaways and the provision of healthcare services.

As a full service firm with expertise in all relevant areas of law, from intellectual property to real estate, and from data protection to corporate, we have the skills and resources to help our clients respond.

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We assisted our client, an app-based ride sharing service, in connection with its response to a high-profile data incident that resulted in numerous regulatory investigations around the world, resulting ultimately in a successful outcome.

Our client, one of the largest financial services organisations in the world, decided to back disruptive fintech start-ups by ‘partnering’ with firms offering innovative insurance products in specialist markets. We helped our client achieve its aim by combining regulatory compliance with nimble contracting so the ‘disruptors’ were not overburdened by “big finance” bureaucracy. Working across Europe and the US, our client has dozens of established partnerships and is seen as a leader in disrupting its industry from within.

Our client, a provider of telemedicine service, has developed a market-leading service and app to enable patients to see doctors remotely. We have assisted them to navigate the complex regulatory landscape for digital health, including issues relating to data protection and NHS confidentiality.

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“Excellent legal skills, combined with a good sector knowledge and a hands-on approach, make Bristows a very useful resource.”

Chambers and Partners 2023

“Commercial awareness is definitely one of Bristows’ strong points. Team members’ prior in-house experience shows. It is great to receive advice that is commercially balanced and easily understood by all functions of our business.”

Chambers and Partners 2023

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Chambers and Partners 2023

“All team members have very deep experience in different fields of expertise. They understand what kind of level of response a client needs before wasting money on long reports, which is very much appreciated. On top of this, they provide updates on UK case law that are very helpful.”

Chambers and Partners 2023

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Chambers and Partners 2023

Recent rankings and awards

Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity - Tier 1
Legal 500 2023

IT and Telecoms - Tier 1
Legal 500 2023

Data Protection - Band 1
Chambers and Partners UK 2023

Information Technology and Outsourcing - Band 1
Chambers and Partners UK 2023

Outsourcing - Band 1
Chambers and Partners UK 2022

Data Protection - Band 3
Chambers and Partners Europe 2022