19th February 2025

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Rebecca Coleman to the Partnership.

Rebecca will join the firm on 24 February 2025 from international advertising group, VCCP, where she was Group General Counsel.

Rebecca brings a wealth of expertise and industry insight to Lee & Thompson, gained from over 15 years of legal experience in the creative and advertising sectors. During her tenure at VCCP, Rebecca played a pivotal role within the agency, shaping legal strategies for global campaigns, navigating regulatory challenges, and advising on complex agreements with some of the world’s biggest brands.

Prior to her time at VCCP, Rebecca held senior in-house legal roles within the creative industries, developing an impressive track record of providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice tailored to the needs of creative businesses.

Huw Morris, Head of the Advertising & Marketing team at Lee & Thompson said: “We are thrilled to welcome Rebecca to the firm. Her unique perspective and expertise as General Counsel at one of the most innovative advertising agencies in the world is a perfect fit for our team. Rebecca’s appointment reinforces our commitment to providing unmatched legal support to the sector, particularly as the advertising and marketing landscape evolves in response to digital transformation and changing regulatory frameworks.”

Rebecca Coleman said of her appointment: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Huw and the Advertising & Marketing team at Lee & Thompson. The firm is renowned for delivering creative, commercial solutions and for its deep industry knowledge, and I look forward to bringing my in-house agency perspective and experience to this growing team.”

Find out more about our expertise in the Advertising & Marketing sector here.