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Another blow for Big Tech as political agreement is reached in record time on a new digital services framework
23 June 2022No doubt spurred on by events in Ukraine and growing concerns about the societal impact of the spread of misinformation, on 22 April 2022 the European Parliament and EU Member States reached a political agreement on the European Commission’s proposals on the Digital Services Act (DSA) in record time.
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Sponsorship, Ticketing & Events
We have one of the largest UK teams of lawyers with in-depth knowledge and expertise in the media sector, including dedicated specialists for sponsorship, ticketing, live events including and theatre.
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LS Live: The Ticketing Panel
02 October 2018Ticketing is often one of the more controversial sides of the live industry. Bots have been banned and caps and restrictions have been imposed on the secondary market. But should the issue of ticketing really be so controversial, is it the behavior of a few that spoils it for the rest?
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Lewis Silkin throws its support behind City Giving Day
27 September 2016Top 100 UK law firm Lewis Silkin LLP is supporting the 2016 City Giving Day, The Lord Mayor’s event which champions and highlights the charitable efforts undertaken by companies and organisations to support society and the community.
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Going out on a limb - English courts and overseas defendants: jurisdiction challenges and the “three limb” test
06 February 2019When a dispute involves a foreign party or events that took place in another jurisdiction, questions often arise as to where the dispute should be determined. The forum in which the dispute is determined can make a great deal of difference. It is therefore important for potential litigants to know where they can commence proceedings and whether they can resist claims brought against them in the “wrong” jurisdiction. In a recent case the English Court of Appeal considered the test that will apply when deciding whether to permit a claimant to sue a “foreign” defendant in this jurisdiction. This article was originally published in the Commercial Litigation Journal in the March/April edition.
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I am Co-Chief Marketing Officer at Lewis Silkin and work closely with our Creators, Makers and Innovators division which provides leading advice for creative, innovative and tech-focused businesses.
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Lewis Silkin has advised Splendid Communications on its acquisition of DIY Creative, the third agency to join the Splendid Collective
16 November 2023Lewis Silkin has advised media consultancy Splendid Communications on its acquisition of DIY Creative, streetwear fashion and action sports specialists, having recently also advised Splendid on its acquisitions of leading culture and entertainment PR agency, Riot Communications and youth, culture and music specialist Kingdom Collective.
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The Internet of Things: Overcoming the legal and regulatory challenges
20 April 2016The Internet of Things or the Internet of Everything? In any event it is on everyone’s radar, either as an opportunity for creating new connected products and services, enhancing existing products, or developing new marketing and engagement techniques.
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Sports Q&A – Corporate governance - key things to know
29 June 2018I’m taking on an in-house role with a professional sports team and will have responsibility for ensuring the board meets its corporate governance requirements. What are some of the key things I should know?
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Retail therapy: Commission publishes preliminary report on the e-commerce sector
19 September 2016The European Commission has released its long-anticipated preliminary report as part of the inquiry into e-commerce launched in May 2015. The report will be of interest to any businesses involved in e-commerce, and particularly those involved in online retail and distribution of digital content. This note focuses on the implications for those involved in the manufacture, distribution and retail of consumer goods.
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IP360 Seminar Series: E-commerce in China – IP risks and how to combat them; joint seminar with Fangda Partners, Shanghai
20 May 2020This IP360 seminar series, with weekly events will cover the full spectrum of your IP needs. In today’s world, we recognise that having a co-ordinated global IP strategy has never been more critical. This seminar series is designed to help you develop a consistent approach across the registration, management, commercialisation, defence and enforcement of all your IP assets.
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Live Events & Theatre
We work throughout the live entertainment industry: from live music to theatre; experiential to sport; product launches to festivals; and exhibitions to one-off global events.
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JCT 2016 D&B Contract - insolvency and termination - Session 5
10 July 2017Autumn 2016 saw the launch of the new edition of the popular JCT Design and Build contract. The changes go further than bringing the contract up to date and some minor tweaking. Doing what you have always done may land you in hot water. Our JCT Series has been overhauled to reflect the revised contracts and we look forward to discussing the current issues with you.
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Can a contract be terminated if the effects of COVID-19 have prevented performance?
08 April 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on businesses worldwide. Lockdown, restrictions, disruption to supply chains, increased pressure on cashflow and reduced capacity have all affected the ability of businesses to fulfil contractual obligations. Despite best efforts to co-operate, preserve contracts and maintain business relationships, as we emerge from lockdown and gradually return to some sort of normality, many will find themselves in a position where their counterparty remains unable to perform its obligations and will be in breach of contract.
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RE: Occupy - Real Estate FAQs for Tenants during Covid-19
16 June 2021The impact of Covid-19 is constantly changing for the real estate sector: from construction sites and developments being shut down; to new approaches for planning inquiries and a mutable landscape for lease negotiations. Nothing is set in stone. Therefore, we have pulled together a selection of the questions we are being asked by clients and will be updating this regularly.
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Commercial rent — COVID-19 - tenants’ defences fail at first hurdle
09 July 2021Commercial tenants and landlords alike have been eagerly awaiting the outcome of two landmark cases (Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mbH v TFS Stores Limited and Bank of New York Mellon (International) Ltd & Others v Cine-UK Ltd & Others) where a number of tenants challenged their liability to pay the rent and other sums under their respective leases based on arguments related to the effects of Covid-19.
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Changes to IR35: How will it affect the technology sector?
23 May 2019In a fundamental reform to combat so called 'false self-employment', businesses who engage contractors will have to bear the risk of PAYE and NICs under IR35. This will apply to all businesses in the private sector from April 2020.
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Creator Economy Series, Part 2: The Intersection of Talent, Technology and the Creator Economy: The Future is Talent Tech
21 March 2024Join us for our second event of our Creative Economy Series hosted by Phil Hughes: The Future is Talent Tech. This event will focus on the intersection of talent, technology and the creator economy.
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Lewis Silkin partners with Collider, leading tech accelerator dedicated to martech & adtech startups
30 January 2017Lewis Silkin, leading law firm and go-to advisers for the creative industries, has partnered with Collider, the leading tech accelerator dedicated to martech & adtech startups.
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Tech M&A Executive Briefings
28 February 2017This event is aimed at owners and senior executives at technology companies that are interested in learning more about the current Tech M&A space, as well as current trends the M&A process from a legal perspective.