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Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing

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Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

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Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Gowling is an international firm instructed by prominent UK and global companies to help them promote their brands. It advises on a broad range of issues, including promotional campaigns, comparative advertising, developments in digital marketing and the implementation of new regulations.

Strengths

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  • They are fast, practical and knowledgeable of the law and business considerations. Additionally, they are creative, proactive and cost-effective.

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  • The team is knowledgeable, solution-focused, very to the point and pragmatic.

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  • Their advice is clear, concise, and factors in the drivers of the business. I trust in their expertise across the team, and they have handled everything we have given them very well.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Dan Smith
    Band 2Dan Smith

    Dan Smith

    Dan Smith is head of the advertising group at Gowling. He is recommended for his command of advertising regulation surrounding marketing campaigns, copy clearance and price promotions.
    • Dan is brilliant at giving quick, clear advertising advice.

      Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing respondentUK
    • Dan is an industry expert who articulates and guides us well in grey areas, helping us reach a conclusion. He is responsive and provides good balance.

      Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing respondentUK
    • Dan is fast, proactive, creative and cost-effective. Additionally, he is business-savvy.

      Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing respondentUK
    • Dan's knowledge of this area of law is really market leading and he has a sound grasp of all relevant principles and obligations and how they apply to our business.

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    • Dan stands out as a true pragmatic expert.

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Ranked Individuals at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP (1)

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    Dan Smith

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