Bristows LLP‘s commercial disputes team offers advice to clients in highly technical industries and sectors. With distinct expertise in the technology, software, and life sciences sectors, such knowledge allows the team to advise clients on such specific disputes. The strength of the team is evidenced when looking at its talented composition. Anna Cook heads the practice and regularly advises clients on international projects with enforcement issues. Furthermore, Mark Brown brings significant experience in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sector, whilst Westley Walker is noted for his work in the IT and technology sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘Very friendly, efficient team.’
‘Anna Cook - one of the most experienced IT project litigators in London.'
‘The Bristows team are solid, hardworking, dependable litigators who commit to cases and make sure they do whatever is necessary to meet their clients' needs.'
'Westley Walker - who is a new partner in the team - is a stand-out team member who is clever, assiduous, and has a great eye for strategy.’
‘All members of the Bristows team were fully engaged from the beginning of our engagement.'
‘Anna Cook is calm, measured, and committed. Throughout our engagement to date, Anna has been practical, responsive, and willing to engage with all members of our firm.'
Key clients
- Capgemini
- Collins Aerospace
- Disclosure and Barring Service
- CityFibre Limited
- Ofcom
- Rocket Software BV
- Senvion GmbH
- Smollan Sales and Marketing (Pty) Limited
- Spur Therapeutics
- Systagenix
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
- The Guardian
Work highlights
Acted for pharmaceutical company Teva in the high-profile High Court competition follow-on damages claim for over £250 million brought by the UK’s national health authorities relating to the heart condition medicinal drug perindopril.
Defended the Disclosure and Barring Service from a claim by TCS about delay and failures in connection with an IT outsourcing.
Acted for telecoms company Tyntec in a claim against the principal mobile phone network operator of Algeria, Algérie Télécom Mobilis S.p.A. The claim relates to breaches and wrongful termination of a Master Services Agreement.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Anna Cook
Other key lawyers
Mark Brown; Westley Walker