England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Bates Wells
Bates Wells handles a broad range of mandates including promotions, direct marketing and prize draws, with a particular focus on work for the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The practice is jointly led by Rupert Earle and Erica Crump; with Earle having deep knowledge of regulatory issues concerning ASA, and Crump handling all matters faced by cultural and performance organisations.
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- 'Erica Crump is a standout performer, passionate and aligned to client objectives.'
Key clients
- The Horniman Public Museum and Public Park Trust
- Elba Hope Foundation (established by Idris and Sabrina Elba)
- Landmark Theatres
- Amy Winehouse Foundation
- Advertising Standards Authority
- Independent Venues
- Amit Lahav (Gecko theatre)
Work highlights
- Successfully advised the Advertising Standards Authority on High Court judicial review claim by Aldi Stores Limited concerning a decision of the Independent Reviewer of ASA Rulings that there was no substantial flaw in a ruling by the ASA on 9 June 2021 that an Aldi price match advertisement by Tesco published in The Sun newspaper was not misleading.
- Advising the Advertising Standards Authority on a range of issues including the use of online choice architecture to influence consumer shopping decisions, and where the line between information provision and promotion can be drawn for products which can lawfully be sold but not advertised under UK / EU law.
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Practice head
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Rupert Earle, Erica Crump