Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Contact number
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Osborne Clarke houses a market-leading advertising and marketing group offering expertise in regulatory and corporate matters for clients in advertising, digital media and gaming. The team is knowledgeable on developments in adtech and OTT services.
Work Highlights
- Osborne Clarke advised Warner Bros Discovery on contractual arrangements concerning media buying, acting on sponsorship agreements and more.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Osborne Clarke provide comprehensive, considered and clear advice. The team have good industry and legal knowledge. They are friendly, down to earth and pleasant people to work with."
"They have worked at the cutting edge of issues affecting clients for many years and it shows in their advice, which is always legally robust but commercially nuanced and appropriately risk-calibrated."
"They are able to staff the right team for the matter, across partners and associates and across jurisdictions if needed, providing great client service."
"Osborne Clarke are very knowledgeable in the marketing and advertising space and we can always rely on their advice. They have a strong team, ensuring we are always very well supported."
"The Osborne Clarke team operates at the top of its class in advertising and marketing. They are methodical, thorough, well organised and respond in a timely manner."
"Osborne Clarke provide comprehensive, considered and clear advice. The team have good industry and legal knowledge. They are friendly, down to earth and pleasant people to work with."
"They have worked at the cutting edge of issues affecting clients for many years and it shows in their advice, which is always legally robust but commercially nuanced and appropriately risk-calibrated."
"They are able to staff the right team for the matter, across partners and associates and across jurisdictions if needed, providing great client service."
"Osborne Clarke are very knowledgeable in the marketing and advertising space and we can always rely on their advice. They have a strong team, ensuring we are always very well supported."
"The Osborne Clarke team operates at the top of its class in advertising and marketing. They are methodical, thorough, well organised and respond in a timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Nick Johnson is the international head of tech, media and communications. He advises brands and online platforms on commercial and regulatory issues, with a particular strength in social media and digital marketing.
"Nick leads a strong practice."
John Davidson-Kelly is recommended for commercial, consumer law and broadcast regulation advice concerning social media, interactive content, digital media and e-commerce platforms. His broad media practice also encompasses knowledge of content licensing, GDPR compliance and the implications of Brexit for the industry.
"I have worked with John for many years and he has always been hugely supportive and a fantastic client partner."
Anna Williams advises world-famous brands, creative agencies and online marketplaces on all manner of commercial advertising, adtech and sponsorship matters. She is highly expert on co-branded promotions.
"Anna understands our business more than others. She is very proactive."