"The origins of Collyer Bristow can be traced back to the reign of Charles II, and perhaps even earlier to the reign of his father.  Surprisingly for such a long established London practice, the firm’s roots stem from three families based in the north of England; two from Yorkshire and one from County Durham.  All three had immensely strong legal traditions and over many decades sons were despatched south to London, to the Inns of Court to follow in their father’s and grandfather’s legal footsteps."

Partner Michael Drake delivers Chapter 4 of his book on the history of one of the UK’s longest established law firms, Collyer Bristow.