Osborne Clarke LLP houses a ‘highly skilled’ team, which exhibits ‘deep knowledge’ of the full gamut of advertising and marketing issues. The group assists a varied client base consisting of ad agencies, advertisers, and media owners on a range of issues, including adtech, the use of AI within content, and brand endorsement. In addition to handling M&A and investment matters for ad agencies, the team frequently assists clients with the negotiation of sponsorship arrangements, and NFT related problems. Ashley Hurst jointly heads the practice alongside John Davidson-Kelly, who has vast experience in the establishment of digital platforms; while associate director Chloe Deng continues to maintain a digital regulation focused practice, often advising on compliance projects, in addition to marketing campaigns. Advertising and marketing specialist Nick Johnson acts for a variety of high profile clients in matters concerning advertising policies. Anna Williams, who leads the commercial team in the firm's Reading office, is an advertising, marketing and sponsorship specialist.
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Testimonials
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- 'Highly skilled team with deep knowledge of the media industry, impressive global connections and resources.'
- 'John Davidson-Kelly is known for his knowledge of the industry, and his ability to project manage a hugely complex roll-outs covering many jurisdictions. He has the ability to understand risk and help to steer a difficult compliance situation covering many new and emerging laws. Good team supporting him too.'
- 'The team are very knowledgeable and responsive to the commercial issues.'
Key clients
- Yieldify
- LDC and Plimsoll Productions
- Livewire Sports
- Cancer Research UK
- Advertising Producers Association
- Altitude Films
- VICE Media
- Miniclip
Work highlights
- Advised Yieldify on its sale to global communications company, Publicis Groupe.
- Advised LiveWire Sport on its acquisition by leading sports marketing and data technology business, Two Circles.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Osborne Clarke LLP
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ashley Hurst, John Davidson-Kelly