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Lewis Silkin heads legal think tank on planning changes
17 June 2020
Following the COVID19 outbreak, The Law Society wrote to the Minister of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) with a list of proposed recommendations to assist with planning during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dealing with redundancy in Hong Kong Kathryn Weaver comments for South China Morning Post
24 June 2020
In an article in Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post (SMCP), Kathryn Weaver discusses trends by employers in Hong Kong in dealing with redundancies as well as a redundancy checklist for employees to discuss with their employer should they feel redundancy is on the horzon.
Lewis Silkin advises Be Heard Group PLC Management on their takeover offer from MSQ Partners Ltd
25 June 2020
Be Heard Group PLC has agreed to a GBP6.2 million takeover offer by marketing communications group MSQ Partners Ltd, in a deal which makes the group better placed to win more and larger clients both within the United Kingdom and internationally, particularly in North America and Southeast Asia.
Lewis Silkin announces third consecutive year of 100 per cent trainee retention
31 July 2020
In addition to the trainee retentions, the firm also confirms that it is pressing ahead with its apprenticeship programme.
Key legal considerations for returning to the office from 1 August Colin Leckey and Helen Coombes
31 July 2020
With government guidance on working from home set to change from the beginning of August, Colin Leckey and Helen Coombes share their thoughts on the likelihood of a grand office reopening across the UK.
A Hong Kong legal perspective The cost of ignoring employees mental health Kathryn Weaver
02 September 2020
Kathryn Weaver speaks to Human Resources Online on how employers can manage the mental wellbeing of their employees returning to the office in Hong Kong after months of lockdown isolation.
Hong Kong Lawyer case summary Music Holdings Property v Ooi Lean Choo
14 September 2020
In a case summary published by the Hong Kong Lawyer, Catherine Leung looks at a recent case concerning an employee committing fraud.
Recruiters legal obligations when workers switch occupations Carla Feakins writes
18 September 2020
Covid-19 has driven rapid changes in the jobs market, with some roles now in extremely high demand while others are almost disappearing. Recently published data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlights that between January and June 2020 more workers changed occupation than during the same period last year, with over half simultaneously moving into a different major industry.
Lewis Silkin shortlisted for Real Estate Team of the Year Award 2020
28 September 2020
Lewis Silkin has been shortlisted for the Real Estate Team of the Year award at The Lawyer Awards 2020 for their work on Earl’s Court Regeneration.
Will the furlough scheme be replaced What happens when it ends Everything you need to know
30 September 2020
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Lewis Silkin boosts full-service IP offering with specialist tech hire
06 October 2020
Law firm appoints IP tech expert Alex Rushent as Tech Consultant
Lewis Silkin advises the founders of Public Digital on becoming part of the Kyu Collective
12 October 2020
Lewis Silkin has advised the founders of its client, Public Digital, on the sale of a material stake in Public Digital to Kyu.
Lewis Silkin recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2021
06 November 2020
We are happy to announce that Lewis Silkin has been recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2021, a list of the top 200 legal practices in England and Wales for Employment; Entertainment & Sport; Intellectual Property; and Technology, Media & Telecoms.
Lewis Silkin Ireland signs Pro Bono Pledge
02 December 2020
Lewis Silkin Ireland is a founding signatory to Pro Bono Pledge Ireland, the first collaborative effort in Ireland to articulate the shared professional responsibility of lawyers to promote access to justice and provide pro bono legal assistance to those in need. The Pledge sets out the core values of such work to assist those who undertake it and their clients.
What you need to know about Brexit and patents Paul Williams and Michael Szlesinger write for IAM
09 December 2020
In this article for IAM, Paul Williams and Michael Szlesinger outline some changes that patent applicants and practitioners have to look forward to in the new year.
Lewis Silkin co-authors white paper on harassment
10 December 2020
Richard Miskella has partnered with Neta Meidav of Vault Platform to prepare a paper on the EHRC guidance on harassment at work and how digital reporting tools can help.
Lewis Silkin gears up for growth with partner hires across three offices
11 January 2021
New partners appointed in London, Cardiff and Hong Kong
Lewis Silkin bolsters Dispute Resolution ranks with lateral partner hire
08 February 2021
Neil Parkes joins the firm as a commercial disputes and media/tech IP litigation specialist
Lewis Silkin continues IP recruitment drive with new Legal Director appointment
17 February 2021
Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the hire of Nick Bowie as Legal Director, the latest expansion to the firm’s market-leading Intellectual Property practice.
Lewis Silkin advises the founders of TCMM Shutter Group on its acquisition by Mzuri Group
25 February 2021
Lewis Silkin has advised the founders of UK & US based TCMM Shutter Group on its acquisition by Mzuri Group, one of the leading companies in the window blind industry.