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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.

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‘The team at RPC really cares about their clients as people. Caroline Tuck is the best attorney I have worked with during my 40-year career.’
‘Caroline Tuck - perfect blend of legal competence and compassion. Is able to deftly deal with people at all levels. A direct communicator who will tailor her delivery style to mince or not mince words depending upon the person and the situation.'
‘I value my firm's relationship with RPC very highly. Oliver Bray leads a great team that is keen to learn about our business and work with us as true partners. The team’s willingness to get underneath the bonnet and really understand the business is a huge asset.
'RPC is my go-to firm in the UK for data protection matters arising in a contractual setting. I also use RPC extensively for advice on wider data issues, such as data subject access requests and data elements of marketing programs. What makes RPC stand out is its very practical approach. Olly and Joe really understand how to present their advice in the best way for both me and my stakeholders.'
'A really important part of our relationship with RPC is the time they invest to get to know my business drivers and the concerns of my stakeholders. Their advice is never superficial, and they will dig into issues thoughtfully and work closely and sensitively with our business stakeholders. ’
'Oliver Bray. He is a trusted adviser and a great ally. Olly has a genuine interest in our business and has tackled many complex data protection issues for me. He makes a real effort to understand not just the legal issues, but also the business dynamics. Many firms just give black letter law advice, which is unhelpful - I can read the law myself. RPC's advice is always practical and tailored. I see Olly not just as a business adviser, but a true partner to our business.'
'Joe Lippitt is outstanding. Joe manages a significant workload of complex work for us around data sharing contracts. I routinely send Joe into negotiations with major suppliers to solve some of our trickiest contractual blockers. I trust Joe to represent the interests of my organisation with the same tenacity as my own team members.'

Work highlights

Representing Google as defendant in the litigation before the Competition Appeal Tribunal involving Epic Games.
Representing Associated Newspapers Limited in the libel action brought by the Duke of Sussex.

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