Top 10 Influential UK Lawyers in Media, Entertainment, Advertising & Marketing

In the ever-evolving and dynamic industries of media and entertainment, advertising and marketing law play vital roles. UK is home to some of the most accomplished lawyers in this specialty. Their expertise covers a range of areas, from regulatory compliance, data protection, intellectual property enforcement to media regulation advice. This article provides a comprehensive overview of these industry leaders, highlighting their diverse backgrounds, immense experience and professional accomplishments.

Navigating the complexities of the law in these industries requires exceptional skills and experience. Professionals specialized in this field, ensure that advertising and marketing campaigns, contractual matters, privacy concerns, media and sports industry regulations among others, operate within the boundaries of the law. This isn’t a mundane task, especially in an era where technological advancements are continuously reshaping these industries.

These lawyers are widely renowned for their industry knowledge, innovative capabilities and unwavering commitment to ensuring their clients’ achieve their goals while operating within the confines of the law. Here’s a closer look at these prominent Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing lawyers in UK-wide.

Rupert Earle

Rupert Earle from Bates Wells leads the firm’s media litigation department. As a trusted litigator to the ASA, he regularly advises the Committee of Advertising Practice on policy, regulatory and compliance matters.

Rafi Azim-Khan

At Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Rafi Azim-Khan is acknowledged as a thought leader in data protection, advising clients across public and private sectors on various data matters.

Jon Walters

Jon Walters is the head of the non-contentious media and entertainment practice at Northridge Law. His expertise lies in media regulation advice and commercial partnerships.

Nick Johnson

Leading Osborne Clarke’s advertising team, Nick Johnson advises brands and online platforms on commercial and regulatory issues, specialising in social media and digital marketing.

Dan Smith

As the head of advertising at Gowling, Dan Smith presides over advertising regulations including marketing campaigns and price promotions.

Brinsley Dresden

Brinsley Dresden from Lewis Silkin has over two decades of experience advising brands and agencies on copyright issues, commercial agreements, regulation and disputes.

John Wilks

John Wilks is an expert in IP enforcement and advertising with DLA Piper LLP. His experience includes regulatory complaint defense and copyright infringement actions for media and sports clients.

Jo Farmer

Jo Farmer specialises in the media and advertising sectors, regularly advising clients on contractual matters. She co-heads her firm’s Digital, Commerce and Creative practice.

Geraint Lloyd-Taylor

At Lewis Silkin, Geraint Lloyd-Taylor works with brands, advertising and creative agencies on regulatory compliance and defends clients in case of ASA complaints.

Sonal Patel Oliva

Sonal Oliva from Fieldfisher advises well-known brands on various advertising, ASA and consumer protection website audits, as well as defends complaints to the regulator.