Osborne Clarke LLP is a go-to firm for advertising and marketing matters, excelling at advising advertisers, media owners, platforms, and ad agencies. The practice covers the full gamut of advertising and marketing issues, such as regulatory, sponsorship, brand endorsement, and adtech. The team are experts in handling digital regulation matters, including compliance with the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act. The firm is at the forefront of adtech and data-driven advertising, often advising on cross-border issues involved with launching new advertising platforms and adtech campaigns. Greenwashing and pricing claims is also a focus of the team which is well-versed in the CMA’s green claims code and representing clients in CMA investigations. Nick Johnson leads the team alongside media specialist John Davidson-Kelly; Johnson is an advertising specialist who focuses on digital regulation, data-driven marketing, and gambling mandates. Anna Williams advises clients on IP licensing, promotions, clearance, and brand exploitation. Ben Dunham is well-versed in advertising and consumer regulation.
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Key clients

  • Meta
  • Miroma
  • Total Media
  • ITV Adventures
  • Chanel
  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Mother
  • Cancer Research UK
  • News UK
  • Motorway

Work highlights

Advised SkyShowtime on the development and launch of its new advertising-funded and premium tiers across international markets.
Advised ITV Adventures on four separate ads for equity' investments into Purple Bricks, Tryp.com, uFurnish, and My Nest Egg.
Advised Mother on copy clearance, IP portfolio management, and trade mark enforcement.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Nick Johnson; John Davidson-Kelly

Other key lawyers

Anna Williams; Chloe Deng; Jamie Heatly; Ben Dunham