Real Estate & Technology

Name: Bristows
Price range: $$$

Bristows has long acted for world leading businesses with a technology focus.

Commercial & IP transactions IT & digital Tax Corporate & financing Real estate

Rapid changes in scale and the battle to attract and retain talent mean that technology businesses need a workplace that supports and strengthens their business objectives and a real estate strategy that is as flexible as possible.

Although many of our clients are market leaders or household names with international reputations, we also support new entrants to this expanding and rapidly changing sector. In an era of smart cities and location-aware services where data is key, innovations and new technologies have changed the way real estate is designed, valued and used. These developments and the growth of the collaborative economy have caused a change to client expectations of their workplaces.

Working with UK and overseas clients in this sector has given us an in-depth understanding of the issues at play and enables us to provide the valuable support they require throughout the life cycle of their real estate requirements. We work with our clients to understand their business and ensure that transactions are driven forward proactively and that key commercial points are understood.

Experience

Acting for a listed autonomous vehicle manufacturer on the development and leasing of a purpose built HQ and research facility.

Acting for a subsidiary of a leading European digital publishing business on the acquisition of a new London headquarters office building.

Acting for a listed US based software developer in relation to the leasing of a recently redeveloped landmark building in central London.

Acting for a listed overseas media business on the acquisition of new central London premises as part of its expansion in the UK.

Acting for a business developing the next generation of automotive battery technology in connection with their lease of manufacturing premises.

Acting for a longstanding client, a pioneer in audio reproduction, on its London headquarters acquisition and its UK portfolio re-organisation.

Acting for one of the world’s most recognised brands, in connection with its U.K. headquarters move, following a reorganisation of its business.

Acting for Britain’s largest on-line recruitment business on its relocation to the prestigious Blue Fin building on London’s Southbank.

What others say

“Bristows is always very well-resourced and responsive, allowing it to offer a great service to clients. It is incredibly thorough and goes to great lengths in negotiations to get the best deal possible for its clients. Its market knowledge and technical capability are top-notch. The whole team is so friendly and helpful.”
Legal 500 2027

“Puts technical issues into a language that our small team of non-property experts can appreciate. Available at short notice and provides thorough answers, specific to our issue, which enables our own process chain to function efficiently.”
Legal 500 2027

“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