Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) has hired Addleshaw Goddard senior associate Iain Simmons as a senior lawyer in its intellectual property and technology team. Simmons, who specialises in licensing, advertising, marketing, sponsorship and copyright issues, has worked for Guardian Newspapers and Harbottle & Lewis. The RPC department acts for clients including HMV, Associated Newspapers and Sports Direct. The team now comprises 12 lawyers, three of whom are partners.