Jeremy Drew > RPC > London, England > Lawyer Profile

RPC‘s interactive entertainment and esports practice is led by newly promoted partner and gaming expert Josh Charalambous, who excels in advising esports teams, investors and publishers on a commercial and regulatory issues. The group acts for an impressive client roster comprised of major publishers, developers, content companies and esports organisations, who routinely turn to the team for assistance with a wide range of matters, from commercial contracts, to data protection, advertising, IP and competition. Jeremy Drew handles sponsorship deals and content issues for gaming and esports clients, while Oliver Bray leverages his expertise in digital platforms and advertising to assist clients operating in this space. David Cran plays a prominent role in high-profile disputes.

Praised by clients as being a ‘joy to work with’, RPC’s arsenal of skills are comprised of digital content, commercial agreements in the sport sector, and trade mark portfolio management, to name a few. David Cran, who fields a wide-ranging practice that extends across the technology, retail, and media sectors among others, and Jeremy Drew, who is adept at handling multi-jurisdictional arbitration, co-lead the group. Ciara Cullen is well-versed in issues arising from the food and drink sector and is especially knowledgeable in the safeguarding of consumer brand portfolios. Trade mark and passing off expert Ben Mark and contentious expert Sarah Mountain are also recommended.

Highlighted for its capabilities in the insurance and financial services sectors, RPC is geared to handle M&A, outsourcing, and technology contracts. Jeremy Drew heads the firm’s TMT team, Mark Crichard is proficient in AI, Saas, and systems procurement, while Charles Buckworth is noted for his strength in IT transactions. Helen Armstrong is particularly focused on technology and outsourcing disputes, and Caroline Tuck handles commercial and corporate disputes. Nigel Wilson is well-versed in procurement projects.

Covering the full ambit of corporate governance matters, RPC advises on remuneration policies, independent reports, modern slavery statements, gender pay gap analysis, data protection compliance and board fiduciary duties. Clients stem from the listed markets, financial services, insurance and retail. At the head of the practice, Patrick Brodie is often engaged to handle highly sensitive governance and reputation protection matters; Jeremy Drew is a strong choice for governance, culture and conduct issues; Matthew Griffith boasts a wealth of knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory matters in the insurance and financial services sectors; and Sam Tate makes full use of his white-collar crime and compliance expertise to advise clients on anti-corruption matters.

Leveraging ‘exceptional professional skills’ and a strong network of international offices, RPC specialises in handling HMRC criminal investigations alongside negotiating settlements regarding interim applications. The practice also shows strength in stadium acquisitions and regulatory compliance, with team lead Jeremy Drew being an expert in sponsorship deals and sports regulation matters. Josh Charalambous is knowledgeable in complex commercial issues – with clients praising his ‘excellent judgement’ – while Neil Brown routinely acts for buyers and investors in sport. Oliver Bray is an advertising and marketing specialist, and Adam Craggs is also recommended.

Showcasing ‘deep sector expertise’, the team at RPC has a sizeable team with a strong client base that spans luxury fashion brands, high street restaurant chains, and multinational beverage conglomerates. The firm is noted for . Headed up by Jeremy Drew, the team advises on both contentious and transactional work, including IP infringement trials, shareholder buy-outs and strategic M&A, as well as commercial advice concerning campaigns. Karen Hendy co-heads the Retail and Consumer Group, advising widely on a host of corporate issues. Other key figures include Ciara Cullen, who is noted for her expertise in IP and technology issues and has been praised for being ‘consistently excellent’.

Praised by clients for its ‘practical approach’, RPC works with a number of high-profile clients, including global electronics companies, multinational technology conglomerates and the largest social media applications in the world. The team regularly advises on regulatory compliance, technology outsourcing, financing, M&A, and litigation, including defence-side engagements for tech multinationals in the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The team is led by Jeremy Drew, who advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters for tech clients. Oliver Bray is a ‘trusted adviser’ on regulatory investigations, digital and commercial contracts, data protection, intellectual property and content issues. Other key figures include Caroline Tuck, a specialist in outsourcing litigation, and David Cran, a technology disputes specialist who handles both litigation and arbitration proceedings.