Rohan Massey is a partner in the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP, based in its London office. He focuses his practice on media, e-commerce, outsourcing, IT and data protection. As well as advising on intellectual property issues arising in corporate transactions, Rohan specialises in media and marketing, advising on a wide range of sponsorship, advertising, sales promotions, clinical trials and intellectual property issues. His client base is international in scope, as he works extensively across Europe and has been based in our LA office.
Rohan regularly writes for various industry publications. He is also a member of the editorial board of E-Commerce Law and Policy. Articles Rohan has authored or co-authored include: “The UK’s Proposed Framework Code of Practice for Sharing Information”, World Data Protection Report; “Transfers of Clinical Research Data from the European Union to the United States”, BNA’s Medical Research Law and Policy Report; “The Growing Concerns of Identity Theft”, Electronic Business Law; “Sales Promotion in The International Sales and Marketing Practice”, Practical Law Company; “Ambush Marketing”, International Chamber of Commerce UK Handbook; “The Distance Marketing of Financial Services – A UK Overview”, Journal of Financial Services Marketing. Rohan also contributes to “Law in Action” on BBC Radio 4.
Rohan is recognised by Legal 500 UK 2011 for his focus on commercial IP, he is described as “approachable, friendly and knowledgeable”. Chambers UK 2012 ranks Rohan as a leader in his field based on his excellent reputation in the commercialisation of IP, his straightforward approach is described by clients as "to the point and business-focused; he combines a brief overview with sound advice, not reams of legal opinions."
Representative Experience
- Advising corporate clients on the structuring of intra-group licensing to maximise the commercial benefit from the exploitation of group-wide and subsidiary based intellectual property
- Advising multinational client on global data privacy strategies, as well as drafting and implementing data privacy policies and procesdures
- Advising on the intellectual property and technology issues arising in corporate transactions ranging from public market flotations to sale and acquisition of business
- Conducting e-commerce compliance audits for various international banks, multinationals and internet start-ups, and advising on website creation and disclaimers, online contracting and digital distribution as well as e-procurement, outsourcing and security issues
- Advising on promotion and marketing matters, including promotions and labeling, as well as trade marks, copyright, licensing and distribution issues
Education
- College of Law, London, 1998
- City University, 1997
- University College London, 1994
