Huw Morris
Lee & Thompson LLPLee & Thompson LLP advises global brands, advertising agencies and communications agencies on a slew of advertising and marketing issues. The team is co-led by advertising and marketing experts Huw Morris and Dominic Bray; Morris is trusted by several leading brands in commercial issues, including talent and influencer contracts, while disputes and IP specialist Bray is a key contact for advertising and communications agencies. Recent highlights for the practice have included advising clients on major sponsorship agreements, brand partnerships, talent agreements and marketing campaigns. Nick Swimer, who joined from Reed Smith LLP in March 2024, brings a wealth of experience in media buying.
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Key clients
- McDonald's
- Social Chain
- Publicis
- Dentsu
- W Communications
- Outernet Global
- Shaken Udder
- Next 15 Communications Group PLC
- World Wrestling Entertainment
- B The Communications Agency
- VCCP
- FunnelFuel
- The Alliance of Independent Agencies
- Vue Cinemas
- Re:Act Marketing
- The DMA
- Hub Productions
- The Online Studio
- Distillery London
- Gamesys
Work highlights
- Advises McDonald's on all of its activities and contracts with talent and influencers on an ongoing basis.
- Advising Publicis on all advertising and marketing legal issues, including those relating to client campaigns, brand partnerships, commercial agreements, disputes, and regulatory investigations.
- Advised W Communications on campaigns for W across a range of sectors including consumer, hospitality, and food and beverage.
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Huw Morris, Dominic Bray