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.'

Key clients

  • Google and YouTube
  • PizzaExpress

Work highlights

Advised Warner Music on all its promotional and marketing activities on a global scale.

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Leading associates

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Practice head

Oliver Bray

Other key lawyers

Hettie Homewood; Edward Colville; Ciara Cullen