Real Estate & Life Sciences

Name: Bristows
Price range: $$$

Bristows has a world-class reputation for representing clients in this dynamic sector which is at the forefront of change brought on by the convergence of science and technology. We can offer a breadth of multidisciplinary legal skills for clients ranging from multinational pharmaceutical and medical device companies to university and technology start-ups.

Commercial & IP transactions Tax TM & design portfolio management Real estate

From bespoke laboratory buildings through to campus collaborations and technology clusters, our experienced real estate team works at finding the right solution for our clients. We provide sensible, commercial and innovative advice on acquisitions and disposals through to the process of releasing capital by disposal of surplus property for redevelopment and everything in between.

Through our extensive industry knowledge and understanding of the unique workplace requirements of this sector we can pride ourselves on our ability to provide strategic support and guidance to clients at all stages of their business lifecycle enabling the organisation to focus on making the right operational decisions.

Experience

Advising on the real estate aspects relating to the provision of a sequencing centre for the analysis of DNA as part of a commercial contract to deliver the high profile, government backed, ‘100,000 Genomes Project’- the biggest project of its kind in the world

Acting for a global research-based bio-pharmaceutical company on the disposal of a UK manufacturing facility as part of a business disposal to a US operator

Acting on behalf of a medical technology company on its acquisition and complex fit out of new premises on a business park and a subsequent lease restructuring to provide offices, laboratory and a research and development facility

Advising a science driven contract research organisation developing preclinical and early phase formulations and the manufacture of clinical trials materials on its investment in new facilities

Advising an AIM listed company providing clinical trials services and technology on its property holding and business relocation

Advising on the real estate aspects of a joint venture for the development of new diagnostic tools between a specialist medical diagnostics company and a leading university

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

Commercial property - corporate occupiers - Tier 2

Life Sciences and Healthcare - Tier 1

Key contacts

Tim Allen

Partner – Real estate

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Meet our team

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