{"id":14578,"date":"2026-08-19T10:21:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/?post_type=profiles&#038;p=14578"},"modified":"2026-09-23T11:13:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T11:13:27","slug":"bristows","status":"publish","type":"profiles","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/profiles\/bristows\/","title":{"rendered":"Bristows"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","jurisdictions":[],"countries":[],"cities":[],"firms_companies":[],"universities_colleges":[],"lex_survey_questions":[],"publications":[828],"tc_location":[],"class_list":["post-14578","profiles","type-profiles","status-publish","hentry","publications-future-lawyers-2026-27"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls":{},"appp_media":null,"appp":{"post_list":{"below_title":"<div class=\"lex-profile-list-intro\"><div class=\"letterhead\">\n            \n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"styled\">Bristows<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<img class=\"firm-logo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/Bristows.jpg\" alt=\"Bristows law firm logo\" \/>\n\t<meta class=\"swiftype\" name=\"image\" data-type=\"enum\" content=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/Bristows.jpg\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> 100 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DH <\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.bristows.com\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"email contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-email\" href=\"mailto: trainee.recruitment@bristows.com?subject=Enquiry via lex100.com\">E-mail firm<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 020 7400 8000 <\/div><div class=\"twitter contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-twitter\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BristowsLawFirm\">Twitter<\/a><\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bristows\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bristowsgrad\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Bristows is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 9 categories: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-are-happy-at-your-law-firm\/' target='_blank'> Happiness<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-would-you-recommend-your-firm-as-an-employer\/' target='_blank'> Good employer<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/the-firm-honours-your-preferred-seat-allocations\/' target='_blank'> Seat allocation<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-are-given-good-quality-work\/' target='_blank'> Work quality<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-think-highly-of-the-senior-leadership-at-the-firm\/' target='_blank'> Leadership<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-have-good-work-life-balance\/' target='_blank'> Work-life balance<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/the-firm-has-good-camaraderie-and-a-supportive-culture\/' target='_blank'> Culture<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/when-you-need-support-your-supervisors-are-approachable\/' target='_blank'> Approachability<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-are-confident-that-you-will-be-kept-on-after-qualification\/' target='_blank'> Retention confidence<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"apply-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grad_web\"><button class=\"grad-rec\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-grad-site\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristows.com\/careers\/trainees\/\">Visit Graduate Recruitment Site<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"apply_link\"><button class=\"apply-now\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-apply-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bristows.grad.allhires.com\/app\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    \n        <\/div><span class=\"profile-link\">View Profile<\/span><\/div>"},"post_detail":{"below_title":"<div class=\"letterhead\"><div class=\"letterhead\">\n            \n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"styled\">Bristows<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<img class=\"firm-logo\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/Bristows.jpg\" alt=\"Bristows law firm logo\" \/>\n\t<meta class=\"swiftype\" name=\"image\" data-type=\"enum\" content=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/future-lawyers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/Bristows.jpg\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"contact-box\">\n<div class=\"address contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-building\"><\/i> 100 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DH <\/div><div class=\"web contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-globe\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-website\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.bristows.com\/\">Visit website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"email contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-email\" href=\"mailto: trainee.recruitment@bristows.com?subject=Enquiry via lex100.com\">E-mail firm<\/a><\/div><div class=\"phone contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i> 020 7400 8000 <\/div><div class=\"twitter contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-twitter\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BristowsLawFirm\">Twitter<\/a><\/div><div class=\"linkedin contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bristows\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram contact\"><i class=\"fa fa-instagram\"><\/i> <a class=\"firm-instagram\" target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bristowsgrad\">Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"badges\"><i class='fa fa-trophy' aria-hidden='true'><\/i> Bristows is a The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Winner in 9 categories: <a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-are-happy-at-your-law-firm\/' target='_blank'> Happiness<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-would-you-recommend-your-firm-as-an-employer\/' target='_blank'> Good employer<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/the-firm-honours-your-preferred-seat-allocations\/' target='_blank'> Seat allocation<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-are-given-good-quality-work\/' target='_blank'> Work quality<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-think-highly-of-the-senior-leadership-at-the-firm\/' target='_blank'> Leadership<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-have-good-work-life-balance\/' target='_blank'> Work-life balance<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/the-firm-has-good-camaraderie-and-a-supportive-culture\/' target='_blank'> Culture<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/when-you-need-support-your-supervisors-are-approachable\/' target='_blank'> Approachability<\/a>,<a href='\/future-lawyers\/survey\/future-lawyers-winners\/you-are-confident-that-you-will-be-kept-on-after-qualification\/' target='_blank'> Retention confidence<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"apply-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grad_web\"><button class=\"grad-rec\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-grad-site\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristows.com\/careers\/trainees\/\">Visit Graduate Recruitment Site<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"apply_link\"><button class=\"apply-now\" style=\"position:relative; height: 56px;\"><a style=\"padding-top: 15px; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: #fff;\" class=\"firm-apply-link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bristows.grad.allhires.com\/app\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n                    \n        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"survey-scores\"><h2 style=\"color: #111;\">Trainee Feedback<\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"list-type:none; color: #111;\">\r\n<li style=\"width:87.9%\">87.9<span class=\"score-title\">Work quality<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:87.9%\">87.9<span class=\"score-title\">Client contact<\/span><\/li><li style=\"width:%\">78.1<span class=\"score-title\">Vac. 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The sense of community and team spirit makes even the hardest of tasks feel manageable. The firm is small enough that people know who you are and how hard you&#8217;re working &#8211; your efforts are recognised and you always feel supported\u2019, \u2018interesting work, friendly people and good exposure to new areas which are developing in the IP world\u2019, \u2018the culture and quality of work\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>What could the firm do to improve?\u00a0<\/strong>\u2018Perhaps the firm could get more up to speed with the latest legal tech, as I think that would help streamline processes and bring us in line with other city firms\u2019, \u2018more structured training sessions throughout all seats\u2019, \u2018pay lags behind competitors\u2019, \u2018improve technology\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>What has been the best moment of your training?\u00a0<\/strong>\u2018Trying my hand at tasks far beyond what I expected (with supervision, of course) &#8211; handling client correspondence, market and legal research, drafting simple advice, even coming up with and drafting defences! The senior fee earners\/partners here are super willing to teach, and are very sincere about our development and training\u2019, \u2018attending court for a hearing on one of the matters I was working with &#8211; meeting the barristers and watching them perform really brought the case to life\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>What has been the most challenging moment of your training?\u00a0<\/strong>\u2018Where multiple matters have reached a crunch point, it has sometimes felt much tougher to keep up with the workload. However, this is a rarity, and I have always felt supported by the team\u2019, \u2018competing deadlines in the lead-up to trial\u2019, \u2018the run-up to trial is very intense\u2019, \u2018the workload can occasionally be a bit challenging, especially as I&#8217;d never worked full-time before this role\u2019<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                \n               \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"verdict\">The Lex 100 verdict on <span class=\"highlight-firm\">Bristows<\/span><\/h2>\n       \n        \n      \n             \n        <p>    \n\t<p>Bristows combines heavyweight technology, life sciences and patent disputes work with a close-knit, supportive culture that not only makes for a good training contract, but also a place where many lawyers choose to spend their whole career.<\/p>\n<p>Recruits were drawn to the London firm because it is \u2018the best firm for technology and patent disputes\u2019 and has \u2018very strong life sciences expertise\u2019. But the appeal is not just the work; trainees also praise the \u2018good work-life balance\u2019, \u2018smaller cohort\u2019 and the chance to take on \u2018more early responsibility\u2019 than they might expect to receive elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing Bristows trainees agree on, it\u2019s that \u2018the people make the firm\u2019. Respondents point to a \u2018wonderfully supportive culture\u2019, \u2018positive and friendly colleagues\u2019 and a genuine \u2018sense of community and team spirit\u2019. And, as one trainee explained: the firm is \u2018small enough that people not only know who you are, but also how hard you\u2019re working\u2019. For those looking to be challenged, Bristows seems to hit the sweet spot.<\/p>\n<p>The work itself does not disappoint either. Trainees report \u2018trying my hand at tasks far beyond what I expected\u2019, from \u2018handling client correspondence and legal research to drafting advice and even defences\u2019. Supervision is strong too, with senior lawyers described as \u2018super willing to teach\u2019 and \u2018sincere about our development and training\u2019. Standout moments include attending High Court hearings and \u2018working on very high-profile cases\u2019. More generally, Bristows lawyers appreciate feeling \u2018part of a team where we are valued\u2019 and being entrusted with a \u2018high degree of involvement with client matters\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not to say the ride at Bristows is always smooth. Busy periods can be intense, particularly when \u2018multiple matters have reached a crunch point\u2019, or during \u2018the run-up to trial\u2019.. Still, the recurring message is that, even when the workload bites, trainees \u2018always felt supported every step of the way\u2019. Some respondents would also like better legal tech, more structured training across seats and pay that keeps pace with competitors<\/p>\n<p>For junior lawyers who want to build a career at the intersection of IP, technology and life sciences, while still feeling known, valued and supported, Bristows will not disappoint.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n        \n             \n                \n        \t\t<p>        \n              \n\n\n           \n        \n         \t\t \n\t\t <h2 id=\"ditl\">A day in the life of\u2026  Simon Bayliss, trainee solicitor<\/h2>\n\t\t <p>\t\t <p><strong>Departments to date:<\/strong> Corporate Tax &amp; Employment, IP Litigation <\/p>         \n\t\t \t\t <p><strong>University: <\/strong>\n\t\t \t\t University of Law\t\t \t\t <\/p>\n\t\t         \n\t\t <p><strong>Degree:<\/strong> BSc (Hons) Community Emergency Health (Paramedic Practitioner) (BSc) - 1st - Gained - Non-Law - Medicine - BSc<\/p>    <\/p>  \n\t\t <p><p>Before joining Bristows, I had a varied career across healthcare, education and consulting. I started out studying a healthcare and medical science degree and practising as an NHS paramedic, before going on to teach biology and the sciences, completing an MSc in science education along the way. I later moved into consulting for the health and social care sector, where I gained exposure to the legal and regulatory frameworks underpinning the industry. It was this that sparked my interest in the law, and led me to pursue a career as a solicitor.<\/p>\n<p>I was drawn to Bristows because of its reputation as a science-led firm, its culture and the unique training experience on offer. Throughout the TC interview process, the firm\u2019s expertise and focus shone through. The stages were rigorous, with plenty of challenging questions and tasks that encouraged me to think in-depth and talk through my \u2018workings\u2019, and was also focussed on face-to-face interviews. These were consistently friendly, designed to put you at your ease, and gave me a genuine insight into the Bristows culture and work a trainee could expect to be involved in.<\/p>\n<p>Since joining, one of the standout aspects has been the small trainee intake. It creates a close-knit group, and we regularly work together and help each other out. Bristows also invests in trainees from day one, both in terms of training and social and networking opportunities, which has made settling in very easy.<\/p>\n<p>I have spent the first 6 months of my TC across corporate, tax and employment seats, where I was able to take responsibility and develop ownership early, on matters spanning from securing funding for new tech spin-out companies to employment and tax advice to more established, household name businesses. I am currently sitting in my 6-month patent litigation seat, which has already given me the chance to combine my interest in the life sciences with the law and litigation.<\/p>\n<p>My day-to-day work involves drafting documents, coordinating tasks across matters, and preparing for hearings and trials \u2013 both in the UK and beyond. A key part of my current role is working with scientific experts to understand the technical aspects of cases, alongside carrying out legal research into relevant principles and case law.<\/p>\n<p>The culture at Bristows is genuinely collaborative. There is always something going on, including volunteering opportunities, social events and other fun things to get involved in. People across Bristows bring a breadth of difference experience and interests, are always generous with sharing their knowledge and love what they do, which makes it an exciting place to be as a trainee!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t \n        \n                <h2 id=\"about\">About the firm<\/h2>\n        <p><p><strong>The firm:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are Bristows, the world\u2019s leading specialist law firm for clients that innovate.<\/p>\n<p>We are a European headquartered hub for litigation,\u00a0transactions\u00a0and advice throughout the world. We help clients grow in life sciences,\u00a0technology\u00a0and other dynamic sectors. We provide advice on all their legal matters and are proud to be different.<\/p>\n<p>At Bristows, we have always been at the forefront of change. From patenting the first electrical telegraph to launching the UK\u2019s genome sequencing project, we have been helping clients who create and embrace\u00a0new technologies\u00a0and ideas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior partner:\u00a0<\/strong>Matthew Warren<\/p>\n<p><strong>Managing partners: <\/strong>Adrian Sim and Steve Smith<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other offices:\u00a0<\/strong>Brussels, Dublin<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who we are:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bristows is the world\u2019s leading specialist law firm for clients that innovate. Bristows is a European headquartered hub for litigation,\u00a0transactions\u00a0and advice throughout the world. Bristows does not work to billing targets and aims to recruit inquisitive minds, many with science and technology backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we do:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bristows focuses on dynamic, IP-rich sectors and has the\u00a0expertise\u00a0to solve a broad range of litigation, transactional and advisory challenges. The firm has a true cross-disciplinary practice encompassing its renowned IP, competition, regulatory,\u00a0corporate\u00a0and commercial, dispute resolution, IT, and data protection teams. The strength of each individual practice complements the others to provide a fully integrated and comprehensive service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we&#8217;re looking for:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.bristows.com\/careers\/trainees\/want-some-advice\/hints-and-tips\/.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll do:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.bristows.com\/careers\/trainees\/why-bristows\/practice-areas\/.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perks:\u00a0<\/strong>Trainees receive the same full benefits package as full-time staff, which includes private medical insurance, life insurance, travel insurance,\u00a0gymflex\u00a0deals and access to our full suite of other lifestyle and wellbeing benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First-year opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First year workshop\/Insight Day<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>11\/06\/2027<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application deadline: <\/strong>14\/05\/2027<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p>         \n              \n      <h2 class=\"tab-listing\" id=\"other\">Diversity\/inclusion<\/h2>\n\t  \n      <div id=\"diversity\"><p>Please visit https:\/\/www.bristows.com\/careers\/inclusion-and-diversity\/ and https:\/\/www.bristows.com\/careers\/trainees\/what-its-really-like\/inclusion-and-diversity\/.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage of female associates: 57%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage of female partners: 30%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage of BAME associates: 19%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage of BAME partners: 9%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n      \n            \n                 \n            \n              \n       \n                 \n        \t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-## --><\/div><div class=\"profile-content-2\">   \r\n\r\n<div id=\"profile-contents\">\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">Contents<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"contents\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#verdict\">The verdict<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#ditl\">A day in the life of\u2026 <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#about\">About us<\/a><\/li>  <li><a href=\"#diversity\">Diversity\/inclusion<\/a><\/li>          \r\n<li><a href=\"#facts\">Facts and figures<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\r\n        \r\n<\/div> \r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"application-process\">\r\n \r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">Application process for Bristows<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>How:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Online application system\u202fby AllHires.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s involved in application:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Online written application, video interview,\u00a0written exercise,\u00a0first-round interview, second-round interview (including\u00a0a problem\u00a0exercise).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Person in charge of recruitment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Harriet\u00a0Lunn-Jones, Early Careers Manager<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> By 3 January 2027 deadline for applications for training contracts commencing 2029\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n    \r\n<div id=\"salary\"> \r\n \r\n  <h2 class=\"widget-title\">Salary at Bristows<\/h2>\r\n  <p><strong>First year salary:<\/strong> \u00a349,000<\/p>  <p><strong>Second year salary:<\/strong> \u00a352,000<\/p>  <p><strong>Newly qualified salary:<\/strong> \u00a395,000<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n \r\n  \r\n  \r\n    \r\n <div id=\"facts-figures\">\r\n \r\n  <h2 id=\"facts\" class=\"widget-title\">Facts and figures<\/h2>\r\n  <p><p><strong>Total partners:\u00a0<\/strong>49<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other fee-earners:\u00a0<\/strong>127<\/p>\n<p><strong>Total trainees:\u00a0<\/strong>20<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trainee places available for 2029: <\/strong>10<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications received pa: <\/strong>1300<\/p>\n<p><strong>Percentage interviewed: <\/strong>5-10%<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turnover of the firm in 2025:\u00a0<\/strong>62.6 million<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n  \r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n      \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!--\t  \r\n\r\n    \r\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">If  were a fictional character it would be\u2026<\/h2>\r\n        \t\t\r\n<br><\/br>\r\n<br><\/br> -->\r\n\r\n   \r\n\r\n<div id=\"videos\">\r\n\r\n       \r\n\r\n        \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"position: relative; 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