Noted for its capabilities in technology and outsourcing mandates, RPC’s TMT group is sought after for its expertise in regulatory and compliance advisory work, dispute resolution, and M&A transactions. The team advises a broad client base across the technology, social media, and fintech sectors. Heading the group, Oliver Bray is particularly active in the technology and social media space, with expertise in regulatory investigations, data privacy matters, and commercial agreements. Focusing on technology disputes, David Cran leads high‑profile claims relating to consumer regulation and data protection, defending clients in opt‑out collective proceedings before the Competition Appeal Tribunal, often involving cross‑jurisdictional elements. Mark Crichard specialises in non‑contentious technology and outsourcing matters, with recent work for fintech and telecoms clients. Rupert Cowper-Coles is a specialist media and data protection litigator, advising on defamation, misuse of private information, data protection breaches and privacy issues, with experience before the High Court. Alex Wilson leads high‑profile media and entertainment disputes, including libel and privacy proceedings, with experience before the European Court of Human Rights. Charles Buckworth is noted for his work within the fintech industry.
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Key clients

  • Associated Newspapers
  • DAZN
  • Ebury
  • eClerx
  • WaveOptics
  • FT
  • Google including YouTube
  • LINK Scheme
  • Meta
  • Reach plc
  • Times Media
  • Valve Corporation

Work highlights

Representing Google as the defendant in the highly publicised litigation before the Competition Appeal Tribunal involving Epic Games and the world-famous esports title ‘Fortnite’.
Defending the Financial Times in a libel claim brought by former hedge fund manager, Crispin Odey, over two articles reporting on allegations that Odey sexually assaulted or harassed more than 20 women between 1985 and 2021.
Advising YouTube on all aspects of its social media operations, including influencer marketing campaigns, launch campaigns for products and services, and regulated areas of marketing activity.

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Practice head

Oliver Bray

Other key lawyers

David Cran; Mark Crichard; Rupert Cowper‑Coles; Alex Wilson; Charles Buckworth