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Bristows enhances its competition offering with Robert Vidal

20.01.2025

We are delighted to welcome Robert Vidal, who joins the firm as a Partner in our competition team from Pinsent Masons.

Specialising in UK and EU competition law, with significant contentious and merger control experience before both the CMA and European Commission, Robert is an excellent addition to Bristows’ award-winning competition practice. Robert brings a wealth of experience and specialism in both the life sciences and technology sectors.

Commenting on the arrival of Robert, Steve Smith, Joint Managing Partner stated: “We are very pleased to have Robert on board and warmly welcome him to the firm. He is a standout practitioner, immensely knowledgeable, and his strength in the life sciences and technology fields will be invaluable to our competition team. On behalf of all those here at Bristows, we are really looking forward to working with him.”

Sophie Lawrance, Head of Competition, commented: “Robert will be a perfect complement to our growing competition practice and his arrival will only further strengthen our position in this space. Robert’s deep understanding of all things technology and life sciences, and his vast experience supporting, in particular, IP rich clients, makes him a perfect fit for Bristows’ practice. I’m very much looking forward to working alongside Robert to continue to grow and strengthen the team.”

Robert Vidal: “The prospect of bringing my knowledge and experience in competition law that I’ve gained over the past 25 years to Bristows’ market leading competition team is very exciting. I am looking forward to continuing to help clients resolve difficult situations and working with the brilliant lawyers at Bristows.”

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