27.08.2025
Bristows UPC Director and Of Counsel Naoise Gaffney, in his role as an adjunct law professor at Trinity College Dublin, co-authored a paper in the August edition of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice titled “Say goodbye to my little FRAND: is the withdrawal of the European Commission’s Regulation on standard essential
31.07.2025
During July Bristows runs its annual work experience programme, the Joe Sako Summer Workshop, through which it offers a bespoke experience for students who meet the PRIME criteria, are interested in a career in law and who may not otherwise have an opportunity to undertake work experience in a law firm. It is organised
28.07.2025
Bristows is delighted to announce the appointment of our new senior partner Matthew Warren.
Matthew is an integral part of the firm, having joined Bristows in 1986. He is highly regarded in intellectual property law and the life sciences sector, and we are delighted that he will be stepping into this role.
Matthew
01.07.2025
Bristows is delighted to announce that we are a headline supporter for Aspiring Solicitors new initiative SMART (‘Social Mobility and Real Talent’) Legal Commitment, a grant programme designed to help support socially mobile candidates with expenses like accommodation, IT equipment, and workwear.
The purpose of the SMART Legal Commitment is to:
04.02.2025
Bristows is delighted to announce that Naoise Gaffney will be joining our Dublin office as Of Counsel, UPC Director. This strategic move underscores Bristows’ commitment to expanding our patent litigation practice and enhancing our capabilities at the Unified Patent Court.
Naoise is an experienced patent attorney, legal counsel and adjunct assistant Professor who brings
28.01.2025
The promotions of Adrian Chew, Nick Cross, Jamie Drucker, Claire Phipps-Jones and Wes Walker (effective 1 May 2025) enhance Bristows’ market leading position in the Life Sciences and Technology sectors.
Adrian Chew:
Adrian is an experienced patent litigator specialising in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. He regularly advises several of the top pharmaceutical
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.
07.01.2025
London, UK, 7th January 2025 – We are delighted to welcome Simon McDougall as a senior adviser to our data protection (DP) and artificial intelligence (AI) teams.
Simon has a wealth of experience in DP and AI. He is currently Chief Strategist, Privacy & AI at ZoomInfo, a leading US-listed B2B data company, a
21.11.2024
We are pleased to announce that we have has been shortlisted for two categories at the inaugural Chambers UK Awards, taking place in February 2025.
The categories are:
These awards will honour the finest legal teams in the UK for their outstanding work