Bristows LLP focuses on advising clients in the TMT sector, brands, and advertising agencies on non-contentious and contentious advertising mandates. The team has been involved with matters regarding the new consumer protection regime outlined in the DMCC Act and advises clients on potential upcoming issues related to subscription contracts, fake reviews, and drip pricing. It works with clients on brand endorsement deals, regulatory compliance related to the use of influencers in marketing, and environmental claims. The team leverages the firm's wider expertise in IP to advise on brand protection and consumer liability. Paul Jordan and Richard Dickinson jointly lead the team; Jordan is well-versed in content acquisition and multi-platform campaign clearance, while Dickinson advises often clients on IP rights. Sean Ibbetson works with brands and publishers on UK advertising regulations and investigations by the ASA.
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'The team's advice is always on-target, practical and usable. They have a breadth of experience in advertising, and a deep understanding of motion picture marketing. I particularly appreciate their willingness to provide risk-based advice.’
‘Paul Jordan is a pleasure to work with and a valued extension to our in-house team. He always has constructive, usable advice.'
Key clients
- The Financial Times Limited
- Total Energies SE
Work highlights
Advised Paramount on marketing activities to promote the launch a number of its biggest releases in 2024, including A Quiet Place: Day One, IF, and Sonic 3.
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Paul Jordan; Richard Dickinson
Other key lawyers
Sean Ibbetson; Jeremy Blum; Nellie Jackson