Corporate Occupier

Name: Bristows
Price range: $$$

We recognise how fundamental it is to your business to be in the right working environment and on terms that support your business objectives. Technology and changing work patterns are revolutionising what businesses want from their real estate assets and the need to attract and retain talent puts the choice of workplace at the forefront of the decision-making process.

Real estate

Bristows has a multi-disciplinary corporate occupier team which focuses on understanding and supporting our clients’ business and commercial drivers whatever the nature of their real estate needs.

Our experienced team of lawyers provide bespoke solutions and strategic advice to support your decision-making process throughout the lifecycle of a property - from the acquisition of new premises to exit strategies and all related issues.

We work with organisations in every sector with a significant proportion of our clients being overseas businesses looking to establish a presence in the UK. We have significant experience in guiding and supporting these new entrants and helping to streamline this potentially challenging process.

Our clients include multinationals and start-ups; institutions with heritage properties through to technology and pharmaceutical companies requiring bespoke buildings with specialist fit out requirements.

Experience

Acting for an overseas technology business setting up in the UK and acquiring over 30,000 square feet with an annual rent in excess of £2m.

Providing real estate advice to a Chinese owned electric vehicle manufacturer in connection with a 100,000 sq ft purpose built research and development facility for their Formula E team.

Acting for a US digital procurement business on in its first significant leasing transaction in the UK Market.

Acting for the UK’s largest on-line recruitment platform on its HQ relocation to the Blue Fin Building at Southbank, its subsequent expansion within the building and acquisition of regional offices.

Acting for a US fintech company taking its first lease of premises at Lloyds Avenue, London.

Acting for a US based education technology company securing its first UK office space in Holborn.

What others say

“Bristows offer a personalised service, are very responsive and have always been able to deal with issues arising. I have always found them to be professional and attentive.”
Chambers and Partners UK 2026

“The team at Bristows are very commercial and look to find solutions for clients quickly. They are open to problem solving and understand the real estate market very well.”
Chambers and Partners UK 2026

“Bristows apply their detailed legal knowledge in a clear, concise way coupled with commercial advice. The service they provide is already first class and absolutely solid at all levels.”
Chambers and Partners UK 2026

“The team has been in place for many years, and the continuity that it provides is immeasurably valuable. I am rarely presented with a problem without a suggested solution, which comes from a long history of working with the same team.”
Legal 500 2026

“The team take the time to learn their clients’ risk tolerance and preferences and can be trusted to make determinations with that in mind.”
Legal 500 2026