Technology

“The team, led by the sensational Anna Cook, continues to be genuinely interested in the topics we cover. The enthusiasm for going above and beyond to not just offer high-quality legal support but to take the time to deeply understand our sector…”

Legal 500 2027

“We work with Bristows on all of our data protection matters, whether in the UK, EU, or beyond. This work includes supporting us on our most complex matter—product development, breach response, and dealing with data protection authorities.”

Legal 500 2027

“The team really understands what we do as a business. This means that they provide commercial insights and proactively spot issues that are specific to us as a business. The team has a commercial and pragmatic approach, which we value highly.”

Legal 500 2027

“Practical, efficient, user-friendly, with incredible depth and breadth of knowledge and sterling quality lawyers.”

Legal 500 2027

“We have used Bristows for sensitive matters involving strict information control and the protection of confidential sources. They handle high-pressure, reputation-critical issues with a steady hand, and I feel completely confident having them in our corner for complex public disputes.”

Legal 500 2027

“The firm has strength in depth. At every level from trainee to partner, the lawyers are hardworking, very efficient, strategically astute, and very knowledgeable about the law.”

Legal 500 2027

“This practice sets itself apart from others by its capabilities in time-critical mobilization, strategic value, and attorney-client management advisory. The team demonstrates significant strength in collaboration, both internally in cross-team interaction and also between the firm and client…”

Legal 500 2027

“The team has shown a strong ability to balance legal analysis with practical commercial considerations, which is essential in the pharmaceutical patent enforcement context where settlement and negotiation are often the preferred outcome.”

Legal 500 2027

“Across the board, the Bristows team has been highly responsive to requests and tight timelines. Whether it is turning around settlement drafts, preparing enforcement letters, or providing strategic advice on short notice, the team consistently delivers…”

Legal 500 2027

“Bristows consistently demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the complex pharmaceutical science underpinning our patent portfolio. The team engages with the technical detail at a level that inspires confidence and enables effective advocacy…”

Legal 500 2027

“Bristows is one of the top UK IP patent practices. The size and breadth of the team are excellent, particularly the quality of the talent…”

Legal 500 2027

“Bristows is an absolutely top-flight practice. It has a uniquely warm and friendly way of working that yields real results – it encourages real discussion and deep thought among the team that clients really value…”

Legal 500 2027

“A leading defendant firm with excellent sector knowledge and litigation experience.”

Legal 500 2027

“The team is super friendly. Working with them is genuinely enjoyable – that makes a real difference, especially in the depths of an M&A transaction. The team is super responsive – they always acknowledge emails and respond quickly. The team has taken the time to understand what we do as a business…”

Legal 500 2027

“The corporate and medical device regulatory teams have immense knowledge and show great commitment and pragmatism. Even when the brief is thin, fast, and challenging, Bristows rises to the challenge with creative ways of balancing external support with internal resources…”

Legal 500 2027

“Bristows has a well-established and highly regarded IT and telecoms practice. It has strength and depth at all levels.”

Legal 500 2027

“High-quality team with a lot of useful background at technology companies. A stronger associate pool than is typical of their competitors in our opinion.”

Legal 500 2027

“The team is also innovative in how it supports clients, including investing in practical tools and know-how to accelerate drafting and analysis, and delivering thought leadership that helps in-house teams stay ahead of emerging risks and market practices.”

Legal 500 2027

“What stands out is the blend of deep technical understanding and an ability to translate complex legal issues into clear options and decisive recommendations…”

Legal 500 2027

“The Bristows team combines genuine market-leading technology law expertise with a practical, commercial approach that makes complex projects feel controlled and deliverable…”

Legal 500 2027

“What makes this practice stand out is the combination of strong legal expertise and practical commercial advice. The team is very responsive, easy to work with, and focused on finding practical solutions rather than giving overly cautious or theoretical advice…”

Legal 500 2027

“Bristows advises us on commercial contracts, and they are flexible, pragmatic, and efficient, providing a big boost to our negotiation efforts. They have quickly become a valued and trusted resource for our company.”

Legal 500 2027

“Bristows has an excellent EU and competition practice with a particular specialisation in IP, tech, and life sciences sectors. One thing that makes Bristows unique is that many of its lawyers have a scientific background in addition to law, which can be invaluable for understanding their clients’ businesses and advising on complicated technical issues.”

Legal 500 2027

“The team is highly responsive, combines very expert knowledge of UK and EU competition law, and is pragmatic and solution-driven.”

Legal 500 2027

“This practice stands out for its ability to combine top-tier legal expertise with genuinely strategic, commercially focused advice. The team is particularly strong on complex, high-profile, and cross-border matters…”

Legal 500 2027

“They are the best data protection team we deal with. They are extremely knowledgeable, very practical, and really nice people to deal with. Their advice is truly practical and helps us to do business in a lawful and ethical way.”

Legal 500 2027

“The team is incredibly well-versed in the subject matter, has a very broad view of various industries, and offers useful, practical advice. They take the time to really get to know the business and what matters most and don’t give advice that needs to go through further in-house filters before it can be applied. They are very approachable and make themselves available whenever needed.”

Legal 500 2027

“Not just brilliant and pragmatic lawyers, but also really nice people you want to hang out with.”

Legal 500 2027

“The team continues to be sensational. They have managed to consistently stay ahead of the curve in terms of skills and have offered us support on a wide range of international, European, and UK-focused topics across AI, data access, and commercial relationships.”

Legal 500 2027

“The team does a good job of marketing its capabilities and puts out a lot of thought leadership. They give a good impression of working at the coalface of interesting work in this space.”

Legal 500 2027