Recognised for its strength in the technology and life sciences sectors, Bristows LLP advises on competition law issues at the intersection of regulatory and IP considerations. Practice head Sophie Lawrance boasts a strong reputation in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors, advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters for a range of prominent clients in the space. She is supported by Stephen Smith, whose broad competition practice spans transactional, advisory and contentious matters.
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Key clients
- Accord Healthcare
- Adalvo
- Barratt Redrow
- Bestway Group / Well Pharmacy
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Brice Aggregates
- CityFibre
- De Beers
- E Ink
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
- Green Label Holdings Limited
Work highlights
Advising Barratt Redrow on the CMA investigation into suspected information exchanges by major housebuilders.
Advising CityFibre on Virgin Media O2/Nexfibre’s recently announced £2 billion acquisition of Netomnia and Ofcom’s Telecoms Access Review consultation.
Advising Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health (a leading animal healthcare manufacturer) in respect of the CMA’s 2-year market investigation into veterinary services for household pets, a sector in which consumers spend billions of pounds every year.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Sophie Lawrance
Other key lawyers
Stephen Smith; Robert Vidal; Sean-Paul Brankin; Edwin Bond; Francion Brook