Advertising and Marketing

We are experts in the advertising and marketing sector, advising across a broad range of legal issues.

Our team has first-hand industry experience, with some of our team having worked in-house for large agencies and brand owners.

We provide pragmatic advice in areas of law and regulation that are often grey. 

Our clients range from small independent agencies, international agencies, small and large brand owners with in-house marketing teams.

We advise on a wide range of matters that creative and brands face, including:

• Clearance: Copy/advertising clearance across all media, from experiential to socials.
• Intellectual Property: including expert advice on complex issues that arise with AI and copyright, including music rights.
• Commercial contracts: Contracts with brands, agencies, media, talent, consultants and rights exploitation, including sponsorship agreements.
• Talent: we are experienced in drafting and negotiating contracts for talent and advising on and supporting the implementation of usage guidelines. 
• Investigations and complaints: Advising on Advertising Standards Authority and Trading Standards investigations and complaints, including managing competitor complaints
• Industry regulation: Industry specific regulatory expertise in food and drink and various other regulated industries, such as banking and health care. 
• Adtech: particularly in relation to the use of AI and other technologies in advertising.