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About
Provided by Oliver Bray
Practice Areas
Oliver is Senior Partner at RPC and a recognised specialist in commercial law. He has over 25 years' experience with particular expertise in commercial contracts, advertising and marketing, regulatory investigations/proceedings, data protection, consumer, intellectual property and digital.
He is ranked in the Legal 500's "Hall of Fame" and "Top Ranked" by Chambers and Partners for both commercial and advertising/marketing.
He works with some of the world's highest profile brands and digital platforms, providing advice on all aspects their commercial operations and consumer engagement. He is the co-editor of the leading text book ‘Advertising Law and Regulation’ (Bloomsbury Professional).
He is Chairman of the City of London Law Society Commercial Law Committee, a member of the Ad Law Group and an editorial board member of Digital Business Lawyer and Entertainment Law Review.
He was awarded "Best Client Partner" at the 2016 British Legal Awards and is recognised by Acritas for outstanding client service.
Career
Trained Lovells; qualified 1995; Beachcroft Wansbroughs 1997-2000; Pinsent Curtis Biddle 2000-03; joined Reynolds Porter Chamberlain 2003; partner Reynolds Porter Chamberlain 2005; Senior Partner June 2020.
Professional Memberships
City of London Law Society's Commercial Law Committee
Publications
Oliver is co-editor of the leading text book ‘Advertising Law and Regulation’ (2nd edition, 2011, Bloomsbury Professional).
Work Highlights
Advising the world's largest digital and technology platforms on international transactions, including advising Meta on the establishment of its independent Oversight Board.
Advising global brands on domestic and international advertising and data marketing campaigns.
Implementing AI solutions for contract review and contract automation for global clients.
Chambers Review
UK
Oliver Bray is a highly regarded solicitor with extensive experience of advising on a range of commercial contracts. He is noted for his expert representation of clients in the media, marketing and advertising spaces.
Oliver Bray is a senior partner leading RPC's advertising and marketing department. He regularly advises household-name brands and giants of social and digital media on commercial marketing matters as well as advertising and communications regulation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is very commercial and business friendly."
"He offers an excellent and real service."
"Olly is an industry leader. His advice is always spot on and he is great at helping with training."
"Oliver provides a really great service, providing practical advice and being nimble."
"He is very commercial and business friendly."
"He offers an excellent and real service."
"Olly is an industry leader. His advice is always spot on and he is great at helping with training."
"Oliver provides a really great service, providing practical advice and being nimble."