Cooley (UK) LLP

Cooley is a top destination for the most innovative technology and life sciences companies, other disruptive high-growth firms, and their investors.

In 2015, Cooley launched its London office, where the firm remains a leading presence in London’s life sciences and antitrust sectors. The London office has since doubled in size to an award-winning team of 100+ lawyers and Cooley’s second European office was launched in Brussels in 2019. Leveraging its global platform, the firm counsels startups through to industry giants on cross-border European and global business expansion, corporate, finance, regulatory and complex high-stakes litigation matters. Cooley in Europe has won multiple awards, including Healthcare and Life Sciences - Transactional Firm of the Year (global), Life Sciences “Team of the Year” win at the Legal Business Awards and is ranked as the #1 UK-ranked firm for venture capital deals since 2022 (PitchBook).

Clients choose Cooley for the firm's decades of legal experience and trusted, pragmatic advice. Our team of 1,300+ lawyers operate from our global network of 19 offices and serves clients in 90 countries across six continents. Our practices include corporate, litigation, regulatory and intellectual property, and we are recognised for our entrepreneurial, forward-thinking legal advice and agile strategies. We offer holistic support – whether you need to grow, innovate, comply or protect your investment.