Successful businesses see things differently.

We are a European headquartered hub for litigation, transactions and advice throughout the world and have remained fiercely independent since we first began in 1837. This means we are free to partner with the best people in any jurisdiction for each client need, or work with existing relationships.

It’s a rare approach that defines the quality of our advice. 

And because we like to recruit inquisitive minds, many with science and technology backgrounds, we live and breathe your business, can talk the same language and have a keen eye on the future.

We enjoy getting to the heart of the matter with advice that is simple to understand and easy to use.

Like any business we have evolved with time, but our focus and spirit have remained as resolute as the quality of our advice and as inimitable as the experience we deliver.

We are Bristows, seeing things differently for those shaping tomorrow.

Why Bristows?

We could just be your perfect match: for the topics that engage you, the values that make you, the possibilities that inspire you and the career you were born for.

We're medium-sized, but we handle the types of work you’d normally associate with the very largest firms. It’s a perfect scale for a trainee: you’ll get to work alongside our partners dealing directly with clients right from the start. You’ll get plenty of freedom and responsibility, with plenty of encouragement and all the friendly support you need. 

We’ve been going for 185 years and today have a client list that includes leading businesses from some of the most dynamic sectors, including tech, life sciences and brands. It means you’ll get to work with ambitious clients ranging from fast-growing start-ups and medium sized enterprises to global corporations, financial institutions and high-profile charities. 

We often advise on issues that shape entire industries, and which a company's future might depend on – such as whether or not a business can launch a new product or buy a rival business. 

We know our reputation is down to the people that make up Bristows, so we make no compromise in seeking out the most talented people and doing all we can to make sure they enjoy life here. We’re particularly proud to have one of the highest employee retention rates in the City, and we expect to offer jobs to all our trainees at the end of their training contracts.