Oliver Bray
Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Entertainment Sector Lead
London
Overview
In a world shaped by rapid convergence and constant change, RPC combines commercial insight with legal expertise to drive your growth. As a trusted law firm to global tech leaders, our market-leading Technology, Media, and Entertainment (TME) team supports some of the world’s most innovative platforms, media companies, and entertainment providers.
We’re committed to securing your future. Whether you're navigating consumer services, regulation, data protection, privacy, competition, litigation, or complex regulatory landscapes, we’re fully invested in your business and its long-term potential.
From high-growth start-ups to global digital enterprises, our deep sector knowledge and decades of experience mean we understand the challenges you face - and the opportunities ahead. We align legal strategy with business goals, adding measurable value and helping you stay ahead of what’s next.
How we help
Big Tech & Platforms
As the ever-evolving technology industry continues to grow, so do the legal and regulatory requirements that organisations must adhere to. With our specialist support, your business can advance seamlessly.
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Fintech
FinTech is transforming the world of finance at a lightning pace, and your business needs legal advice from a law firm that matches your agility as you navigate this changing landscape.
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Media & Entertainment
As one of the UK’s strongest media law teams, we work closely with you to tackle any challenges that come your way.
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Sports & Esports
Sports
You’re passionate about sports - so are we. Let’s channel that shared passion to secure the best legal outcomes for you. Whether you’re out on the field or in the boardroom, we want to help you thrive.
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Technology Suppliers
Technology shapes your future, but we help you navigate it. Due to our ambitious mindset and international nature, leading technology suppliers choose us to advise them.
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Telecoms
Combining in-house knowledge and private practice expertise, we support both buyers and sellers with their ambitious technology and communications projects.
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AI guide
Explore the key legal implications of artificial intelligence and the related issues that businesses will need to address when considering using artificial intelligence.
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Client comments
They are the gold standard safe pair of hands when you need guidance, clarity and expert advice in high stakes issues.
The RPC team’s commercial awareness of our aims and where applicable those of the other side, and its knowledge of the law and the interplay between those factors, is unparalleled.
RPC Premier Law stands out for its expertise in Web3 and AI, along with its record in IT projects, regulatory engagements, commercial agreements (including master services agreements and software license agreements) and other matters linked to transactions.
RPC are the heavyweight firm when it comes to media defence work. They have expertise at all levels.
A really important part of our relationship with RPC is the time they invest to get to know my business drivers and the concerns of my stakeholders.
It's quite simply the premier media team in the UK. The team is extremely knowledgeable and commercial.
FAQs
What are the primary legal challenges facing companies in the TMT sector today?
Companies in the TMT sector are grappling with challenges such as rapid technological advancements, evolving regulatory landscapes, and heightened cybersecurity threats. These issues necessitate agile legal strategies to ensure compliance and protect intellectual property. Our TMT team offers comprehensive legal support across data protection, IP rights, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution, helping clients navigate these complexities effectively.
What types of TMT clients does RPC advise?
We advise across a broad TMT landscape - from Big Tech platforms and fintech innovators, to telecoms operators, media and entertainment businesses, esports ventures and technology suppliers. Serving both start‑ups and multinational digital giants, we deliver strategic legal support on matters ranging from regulation and data to transactions, IP and disputes.
How does RPC support clients with emerging regulation and compliance in data, AI and consumer protection?
We help clients navigate fast-moving regulatory developments in data privacy (e.g. GDPR), online safety (including the UK Online Safety Act), competition (like the Digital Markets and Competition & Consumers Act), and AI governance. Derived from our core Data & Cyber practice, our guidance ensures compliance and supports innovation.
What is RPC’s capability in technology disputes and litigation?
Our TMT disputes team handles high-stakes litigation and arbitration across technology contracts, outsourcing failures, cyber breaches, IP conflicts and crypto-related issues. Ranked market-leading, our clients include global tech platforms and media houses, supported by our integrated cross-practice expertise.
How does RPC help media and entertainment clients navigate regulation and disputes?
We advise leading media and entertainment businesses on the full spectrum of regulatory and contentious issues. We guide clients through complex frameworks covering advertising, broadcasting, digital content, data use and consumer protection. Where disputes arise – from defamation and reputation management to contractual, IP and rights-related conflicts – our team combines deep sector knowledge with market-leading litigation expertise to deliver pragmatic, creative solutions. With experience acting for global platforms, broadcasters, publishers and production companies, we help clients safeguard their reputation, protect commercial interests and unlock opportunities in a rapidly evolving landscape.
How does RPC support sports organisations and stakeholders with legal challenges?
We advise clubs, governing bodies, athletes, broadcasters and sponsors on issues spanning commercial rights, sponsorship, media and broadcasting agreements, integrity and regulatory investigations, IP protection and disputes. Our cross-sector expertise helps sports clients protect value, manage risk and resolve conflicts in a high-profile, fast-moving environment.
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