England - London • Dispute resolution
Bristows LLP
Bristows LLP's practice has notable experience in commercial disputes involving the technology, life sciences and consumer products sectors, as well as claims concerning industrial markets. The group's caseload also regularly features contractual issues, commercial law matters and confidentiality aspects. Mark Brown is a specialist in life sciences, Pharma and digital content disputes; Anna Cook is 'a very savvy, experienced litigator'; Simon Clark is an expert in digital media and breach of confidence-related claims; and Angela Fouracre acts in commercial contract disputes. Of counsel Robert Graham 'always finds the clever points', while senior associate Westley Walker assists with business-critical disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Anna Cook is a very savvy, experienced litigator with a phenomenal knowledge of the IT and software licensing sectors.'
‘Anna Cook is extremely calm, measured and clear in her advice. Protects the interests of the client at all times.'
'Angela Fourcare is a very good lawyer, who leads a strong and likeable team that is rigorous in its approach, while always putting the client's concerns first.
'Robert Graham is a highly intelligent and thoughtful lawyer, who always finds the clever points.’
‘Mark Brown is particularly helpful and responsive.’
‘Mark Brown is extremely good at client handling and communications - responsive and knowledgeable.'
‘Bristows provides an excellent all-round service.’
- 'Westley Walker is a very capable lawyer who is a real asset to any team.'
Key clients
- Capgemini
- Ofcom
- WPP Group
- Collins Aerospace
- Raytheon Technologies
- LG Electronics
- Spotify
- PACS-TOOLS
- Systagenix
- Smollan Sales and Marketing (Pty)
- Rocket Software BV
- Disclosure and Barring Service
- ITV
- The Guardian
Work highlights
- Acting for Goodrich Corporation (GC) in proceedings, brought by Rolls-Royce in relation to the purported exercise of a call option in 2018, and in respect of GC's claim against Rolls-Royce for breach of contract.
- Acting for WPP and GroupM in a substantial post-M&A High Court dispute.
- Acts for Rocket Software in various disputes against its users and value-added resellers.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Brown