RPC centres its advertising and marketing practice around advising technology companies, social media platforms, global brands, retailers, and media agencies. The firm works closely with the ASA, Trading Standards, and CMA on advertising and marketing issues and has been especially active advising on the Digital Markets, Competitions and Consumers Act. The practice is led by Oliver Bray, who combines his expertise in advertising and digital matters to advice on regulatory investigations and proceedings, commercial contracts, data protection, IP, and content matters. Ciara Cullen is the go-to for IP mandates, while Hettie Homewood specialises in regulatory issues related to advertising, marketing, and consumer protection. The team supports clients with advertising and marketing campaigns, assisting with influencer marketing, sponsorships, adtech, and environmental claims.
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Testimonials
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‘Team is pragmatic, commercially-minded and listens to what the client wants.’
‘Hettie Homewood is friendly, has excellent knowledge of media and advertising law and is pragmatic.'
'Edward Colville has great in client relationship management, is always willing to support the clients and lets the client know about new law developments.’
- 'RPC combines legal expertise with industry knowledge and sharply honed expertise perfectly. They are always able to provide very pragmatic advice and foresee potential business issues, targeting their advice appropriately.'
- 'Oliver Bray is an excellent lead partner!'
Key clients
- Google and YouTube
- PizzaExpress
- Techtronic Industries - Vax and Milwaukee
- Jet2 Holidays
- Temu
- Warner Music
- Dreams
- Shiseido
- Juul
- Vinted
Work highlights
Advised Warner Music on all its promotional and marketing activities on a global scale.
Advised Jet2 Holidays on all its advertising and marketing campaigns, including its online price campaigns and promotional activities.
Advised PizzaExpress on high risk aspects of its key strategic UK advertising and marketing campaigns.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Oliver Bray
Other key lawyers
Hettie Homewood; Edward Colville; Ciara Cullen