Bates Wells is well-known for its regulatory expertise, acting as the lead advisor for advertising and marketing industry bodies. The team is experienced in challenging regulators and representing clients in regulatory investigations and prosecutions. The team is knowledgeable on a number of areas of advertising, including promotions, prize draws, copy clearance, direct marketing, and database issues. The firm also has in-house data protection and IP specialists who often assist advertising clients with compliance. Practice head Rupert Earle is the go-to lawyer for UK regulatory bodies and is an expert in advertising and marketing law.
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‘Rupert Earle's continued and unparalleled expertise in assisting us on ad regulation-related legal advice.’
Key clients
- Advertising Standards Authority
- Committee of Advertising Practice
- RNIB
Work highlights
Advised the Advertising Standards Authority on a vast range of advertising law issues, often involving major brands.
Advised the Committee of Advertising Practice on issues ranging from Judicial Review threats to aligning its codes to new legislation.
Advised Royal National Institute for the Blind on the content of an advertisement highlighting the experience of blind and partially sighted voters.
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Practice head
Rupert Earle