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Helen Hart

Solicitor, Institute of Promotional Marketing
Helen studied in Cardiff, York and Germany and qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1998 after a training contract at Allen & Overy in London and Frankfurt. She spent over six years working in-house at Centrica plc and Palm Europe Limited focusing mainly on consumer, advertising and data protection law before returning to private practice at Stevens & Bolton where she was an associate in the corporate and commercial team for two years. She worked for Practical Law between 2008 and 2012 and LexisPSL between 2013 and 2018. She is now working as regulatory affairs manager for the Institute of Promotional Marketing and her main areas of expertise are advertising law and consumer law. She is also qualified as a solicitor in the Republic of Ireland.

Her main areas of expertise are advertising law and consumer protection law.
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Can I extend the duration of a promotion or change its closing date?
Can I extend the duration of a promotion or change its closing date?
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Can I say ‘the best of British’ and use the union flag in my advertising?
Can I say ‘the best of British’ and use the union flag in my advertising?
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Can we use an algorithm to select prize promotion winners?
Can we use an algorithm to select prize promotion winners?
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In prize competitions, might there be a breach of the Gambling Act 2005, the CAP Code or any other laws in circumstances where the word 'lottery' or 'raffle' is used on the name of the prize competition, or forms part of the name of the competition or the promoter? The Advertising Standards Authority advises that the closing date cannot change except in unavoidable circumstances. If the maximum number of tickets has been reached, can the draw be closed earlier? Also, can the promoter have a 'minimum number of tickets sold' for a competition, meaning that if the minimum number is not reached the draw will not take place?
In prize competitions, might there be a breach of the Gambling Act 2005, the CAP Code or any other laws in circumstances where the word 'lottery' or 'raffle' is used on the name of the prize competition, or forms part of the name of the competition or the promoter? The Advertising Standards Authority advises that the closing date cannot change except in unavoidable circumstances. If the maximum number of tickets has been reached, can the draw be closed earlier? Also, can the promoter have a 'minimum number of tickets sold' for a competition, meaning that if the minimum number is not reached the draw will not take place?
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We have run a prize promotion. What happens if we cannot contact the winner(s)?
We have run a prize promotion. What happens if we cannot contact the winner(s)?
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What are the options for a consumer facing business in respect of deposits or payments made where a consumer terminates a contract due to coronavirus (COVID-19)? Can I keep any deposit paid or where goods or services have been paid for in full can I provide a voucher for future supply/performance? Is the position different if the contract is terminated by the business?​
What are the options for a consumer facing business in respect of deposits or payments made where a consumer terminates a contract due to coronavirus (COVID-19)? Can I keep any deposit paid or where goods or services have been paid for in full can I provide a voucher for future supply/performance? Is the position different if the contract is terminated by the business?​
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When can I say in my advertising that something is ‘new’?
When can I say in my advertising that something is ‘new’?
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When can the word ‘free’ be used in advertising?
When can the word ‘free’ be used in advertising?
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Which of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) lawful grounds might be appropriate for processing the personal data of entrants to a prize competition? Does the answer differ if the data may subsequently be used for direct marketing purposes?
Which of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) lawful grounds might be appropriate for processing the personal data of entrants to a prize competition? Does the answer differ if the data may subsequently be used for direct marketing purposes?
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Who is ‘independent’ when it comes to judging a prize promotion?
Who is ‘independent’ when it comes to judging a prize promotion?
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Why do I need a no purchase necessary mechanism for prize promotions in Northern Ireland?
Why do I need a no purchase necessary mechanism for prize promotions in Northern Ireland?
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Practice Areas

Panels

  • Case Analysis Panel
  • Q&A Panel

Qualified Year

  • 1998

Membership

  • Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
  • Law Society of Ireland
  • Law Society of England and Wales
  • Society of Computers and Law

Education

  • College of Law York
  • Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg im Breisgau
  • Universitaet Passau
  • University of Wales
  • College of Cardiff
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