LAWYER PROFILE

Oliver Bray

UK 2026

RPC

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Commercial Contracts

UK-wide

13 years ranked

Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing

UK-wide

14 years ranked

About

Provided by RPC

UK

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).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Commercial Contracts - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Oliver Bray is a highly regarded solicitor with extensive experience advising on a range of commercial contracts. He is noted for his expert representation of clients in the media, marketing and advertising spaces.

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Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He has years of experience and leads a strong commercial contracts team.
Commercial ContractsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Oliver is very well known across the market and is very active.
Commercial ContractsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Oliver has been a great support with time and business-critical projects for our business. He understands our needs and mobilises the team to provide the best work.
Commercial ContractsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is really amazing and experienced. A safe pair of hands if you need someone to confirm that you have done the right thing or if you find yourself in a sticky situation.
Media & Entertainment: Advertising & MarketingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Olly is an exceptional legal partner. He is always available to jump on a call and give you a quick sense check, and will roll up his sleeves on the bigger issues and get stuck into the detail.
Media & Entertainment: Advertising & MarketingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is simply the sharpest, nicest and most commercial lawyer in London. A great partner, in every sense.
Media & Entertainment: Advertising & MarketingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession