Cooley (UK) LLP is a prominent branch of the global law firm Cooley LLP, recognized for its dynamic presence in the European Union’s legal and regulatory landscape. Registered in the EU Transparency Register since April 2018, Cooley (UK) LLP specializes in handling complex legal issues for a diverse clientele that includes entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, and established companies. The firm’s expertise covers corporate and M&A activity, venture capital, capital markets, technology, and life sciences transactions, along with intellectual property, litigation, insurance and reinsurance, product compliance and liability, tax, competition, employment, fraud, and data privacy matters.
Cooley’s lawyers are actively involved in advising on innovative deals, regulatory challenges, and high-stakes litigation, often at the intersection where rapid innovation meets evolving laws. Its European presence began with the first office launch in London in 2015, followed by an expansion to Brussels in 2019, further strengthening its ability to provide cross-border services across competition, AI, intellectual property, and product regulation within the EU.
The firm is highly esteemed for its multidisciplinary team, which draws praise for both practical legal insight and strategic acumen, particularly in EU competition law. Its known involvement with major EU files includes contributions to policies and legislation linked to competition, AI, foreign direct investment, consumer protection, and product and data regulations. With over 1,300 lawyers across 19 offices globally, Cooley (UK) LLP combines deep legal expertise with a collaborative approach, regularly networking with peer institutions, regulators, and stakeholders to remain at the forefront of policy discussions. Its commitment extends to participating in expert groups, legal panels, and significant EU and UK law conferences—demonstrating consistent engagement with the region’s crucial legislative developments.
