RPC's Partner and consumer brands trailblazer Ciara Cullen named in The Lawyer's Hot 100

RPC Partner, Head of IP & Tech and Consumer Brands & Retail Sector Lead Ciara Cullen has been named in The Lawyer's Hot 100, the annual spotlight on the legal sector's changemakers.

The prestigious list, based on "excellence" and "relevance", celebrates the UK's leading lawyers and management professionals – spanning private practice, in-house and the bar – who have made significant impact over the last 12 months.

A genuine trailblazer in consumer and retail law, Ciara has spent more than 20 years advising some of the world's best-known brands across food and drink, fashion, beauty & luxury, and tech and digital media. Her leadership is helping to shape brand protection and sustainability law at scale, delivering work that will affect UK consumers for generations to come.

Ciara said: "It's truly an honour to be named in The Lawyer's Hot 100. This recognition reflects the brilliance and commitment of our Consumer Brands & Retail Group and the trust and support of our wonderful clients. With our deep sector knowledge and reputation for innovative and pragmatic thinking, we've become a one-stop shop for some of the world's most famous and exciting consumer brands. I would like to thank every team member – your curiosity, care and commitment sets the standard for the sector, and I am immensely proud of what we're building together."

RPC's Managing Partner Antony Sassi added: "Ciara exemplifies the qualities that make RPC stand out: deep sector insight, collaborative leadership and outstanding client service. Under her leadership, our Consumer Brands & Retail practice has gone from strength to strength, and is now firmly established as the destination team for leading brands and retailers. We're proud of what Ciara and the wider team have built – a market-leading capability that helps clients navigate complex change and seize opportunity."

The drinks industry sits at the heart of Ciara's career and her vast experience advising global brands on legal and emerging regulatory risks has evolved into a market-leading specialism. Alongside her commercial practice, Ciara undertakes pro bono work for start-up businesses and is a passionate advocate for supporting fellow women in the sector.

The Lawyer has previously included RPC Partners James Miller, Charles Buckworth, David Cran, Dorothy Flower, James Mee, James Wickes, Karen Hendy, Keith Mathieson and Tom Hibbert in its annual Hot 100 ranking.

Read The Lawyer's Hot 100 in full here.