Transactions

Together we can protect your most valuable assets, and make them do more for you.

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Fast-growing sectors such as technology and life sciences are among the most commercially exciting and complex. It can be hard to get a clear view of where the value lies, and how to make the most of it.

Our job is to help your business grow, securely, while yielding its fullest value for you. We bring together inquisitive minds, first-hand sector knowledge and an entrepreneurial spirit that’s rare in our profession, so that you can make better commercial decisions.

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 transactions expertise

We have the expertise you need in all aspects of transactions, including commercial & IP, corporate & financing, IT & digital, employment, merger control, real estate and tax.

Corporate & financing

We work with start-ups and entrepreneurs as well as multinationals and leading institutions, providing a wealth of expert advice and pragmatic guidance on corporate transactions across some of the most dynamic sectors.

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IT & digital

Technology is our specialism and has made us first choice for some of the world’s largest tech companies. We’re in demand for informed, incisive and pragmatic legal advice on digital transformation and everything else from apps to AI.

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Commercial & IP transactions

We have one of the largest groups of IP lawyers in the UK. Our clients depend on us for guidance on commercial arrangements for the creation, development and commercialisation of their most valuable assets.

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Employment

Your people are your most important asset, but with employment laws constantly changing it can be hard to stay compliant and avoid legal pitfalls. We can help you look after your people and stay confident that you’ve got everything covered.

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EU & UK merger control

We’re ready to help you navigate the complexities of EU & UK merger control. We can also guide you on worldwide merger control laws, working with local counsel to co-ordinate multiple filings and make everything as seamless as possible for you.

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Real estate

We provide innovative, commercially focused expert advice to help you get more from your real estate. We work with owners and occupiers of business space as well as those investing in, developing or financing real estate.

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Tax

Multinationals and fast-growing companies trust us to guide them on a whole range of tax issues, including corporate and commercial transactions, corporation tax, VAT, stamp duty and employment tax, while making the most of reliefs and incentives.

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What others say

“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

“Even in the event the requests were a bit outside of telecom regulations, the firm were able to assist with providing an exhaustive response to all enquiries. They always responded within the quoted review time and usually exceeded expectations.”

 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

“They fight for their client’s needs but are commercial, ensuring that a transaction can be completed on the right terms.”

 Chambers and Partners 2023