LAWYER PROFILE

Nick Johnson

UK 2026

Osborne Clarke LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing

UK-wide

14 years ranked

About

Provided by Osborne Clarke LLP

Practice Areas

Intellectual property

Commercial

Advertising and sponsorship

Regulatory and compliance

Advertising and market regulation

Data protection and privacy regulation

Gambling regulation

Career

Nick is our Head of Digitalisation, an advertising and marketing law specialist and also regularly advises on data protection, online regulatory and gambling issues.He leads Osborne Clarke’s dedicated ad law team.

His practice covers a wide range of advertising-related issues, including handling ASA cases, advising on agency/client agreements, copy advice, prize promotions, pricing claims, sponsorship arrangements, talent agreements, comparative advertising, branded content, media/agency deals, ambush marketing, regulatory lobbying, advertiser compliance review processes, data protection law compliance, social media, behavioural advertising and adtech/programmatic buying issues.

Much of his work is for digital/media clients, but he also regularly advises brands in other sectors, including food and drink, automotive, financial services, retail, leisure, consumer goods and luxury brands.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He just gets what it is that we are going for; he speaks candidly about various routes and whether they're worth it. He has so much experience and he wants to find a solution for you.
Media & Entertainment: Advertising & MarketingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession