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Ilona Bateson

Associate

Ilona is a commercial lawyer, with particular experience of the technology and retail sectors.

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About

Ilona is an Associate in the Commercial team. She has experience in advising on a range of commercial contracts, in particular for the supply of services across technology, digital and advertising.

Ilona spent six months on secondment at a major international drinks group. During her secondment, she advised the business on a variety of commercial legal matters with a focus on global digital, technology and media procurement. She also advised on issues involving data protection and intellectual property. Prior to joining the legal profession, Ilona worked in fashion and retail buying for both luxury and high street brands.

Ilona is admitted to practice in England and Wales.

Experience

  • Drafted and negotiated advertising partnership agreement between Vodka brand and streetwear label. Negotiated marketing terms and conditions including social media and influencer terms.
  • Advised on renegotiation of high-value telecoms master services agreement with a key provider and negotiated data protection agreement.
  • Negotiated client’s exit from a technology contract due to supplier’s material breach of contract, resulting in significant cost savings for the business.

Our thinking

  • Cara Imbrailo and Ilona Bateson write for Fashion Capital on pop-up shops

    Cara Imbrailo

    In The Press

  • Retail Week quotes Ilona Bateson on the CMA’s investigation into environmental claims in the fashion retail sector

    Ilona Bateson

    In The Press

  • Fashion and the Green Claims Code brought into focus by open letter from the CMA.

    Ilona Bateson

    Quick Reads

  • Advertising in the Metaverse

    Ilona Bateson

    Insights

  • Top of the corporate agenda: modern slavery failings and mandatory supply chain disclosures

    Ilona Bateson

    Insights

  • Charles Russell Speechlys advises Puma Private Equity on its investment into MUSO

    David Coates

    News

  • Charles Russell Speechlys has advised long-standing client Stonegate on a series A investment into Peckwater Brands

    David Coates

    News

  • Jonathan McDonald and Ilona Bateson write for P3 Pharmacy on data protection compliance for pharmacy business owners

    Ilona Bateson

    In The Press

  • ICO's new Age Appropriate Design Code: The impact on business

    Ilona Bateson

    Quick Reads

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