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People with Significant Control - AIM Companies brought within the PSC regime
12 July 2017UK companies listed on AIM were previously exempt from the obligation to keep a register of people with significant control (PSCs), but recent changes mean they will have to have a register from 24 July 2017 onwards.
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People with Significant Control - changes in force from Monday 26 June 2017
29 June 2017With very little advance notice as to the detail, notable changes regarding the disclosure regime for people with significant control (PSCs) of UK companies and LLPs came into force on Monday 26 June 2017.
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Brands and IP newsnotes - issue 5
27 June 2017Welcome to the 5th edition of our Brands & IP newsnotes put together to bring you the latest, and most interesting legal developments affecting intellectual property law. In this issue we cover; the potential pitfalls of social media, design by artificial intelligence, interesting trade mark applications and cases, an update on the UPC, and the importance of protecting trade secrets.
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Alex Kelham comments for The Law Society Gazette: Money ball
Press
05 June 2017Alex Kelham has commented in an article for The Law Society Gazette which discusses the increasing demand for Sports law, due to the "unparalleled commercialisation of the sector" and advances in technology.
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Lewis Silkin advises Golazo Sports Marketing on their joint venture with The Great Run
Deal
19 May 2017Lewis Silkin, one of the UK’s leading sports practices, has advised Golazo Sports Marketing in relation to their collaboration and joint venture with The Great Run Company, founded by Olympian and world record breaker Brendan Foster.
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Will you pass the red face test? - Naming and shaming of late payers has now arrived
09 May 2017From 6 April this year, all large UK companies (and limited liability partnerships) are now subject to a new regime which requires them to publish, on a Government website, detailed reports on their supplier payment policies and practices. The Regulations are designed to create public transparency of large businesses’ payment policies and practices, primarily for the benefit of small and medium-sized suppliers.
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Alex Kelham comments for The Times: When HMRC looks to the stars
Press
04 May 2017Alex Kelham has been quoted in an article for 'The Times' which discusses how disputes over image rights are increasingly about income and tax.
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Alex Kelham interviewed for New Law Journal
19 April 2017In the interview Alex Kelham discusses her route into becoming an in-house lawyer, as well as commenting on her involvement at the London 2012 Olympics.
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UK Select Committee urges Government to adopt flexible system for EU migration
13 April 2017Andrew Osborne has been quoted in an article for 'World Sport Advocate' discussing EU migration and how it is affecting UK sport.
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Promotion of Head of Sports Business featured in New Law Journal
Press
04 April 2017Head of Sports Business, Alex Kelham has been featured in New Law Journal as she is promoted to partnership.
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James Gill comments for Real Business: What you should know about naming and shaming of late payers
Press
04 April 2017Head of Lewis Silkin's Commercial and Technology group, James Gill has written an article for Real Business on the latest payment reporting regulations that came into force this month.
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Lewis Silkin announces partner promotion
Press Release
03 April 2017Top 100 UK law firm Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the promotion of Alex Kelham to the firm’s partnership, effective 1 April.
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Counterfeit kit: a fan’s own goal
22 March 2017Jeremy Summers has written an article for 'World Intellectual Property Review' (WIPR).
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Overview of: ‘Data Analytics and the Future of Elite Sporting Performance’ forum 7 February 2017
21 February 2017The Lewis Silkin Sports Business Group hosted its latest forum event, ‘Data analytics and the future of elite sporting performance’ on Tuesday 7 February, at which our esteemed panellists provided real insight on how elite athletes and teams are increasingly relying on data analysis to gain a competitive edge.
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Alex Kelham comments in AFP: F1 needs fresh start after 'dictator' Ecclestone - CEO
25 January 2017Head of Sports Business Group, Alex Kelham has commented in an article for Agence France-Presse (AFP) which discusses how Formula One will need a fresh start after previous 'dictator' of the sport Bernie Ecclestone was effectively finished on Monday when US-based Liberty Media completed its takeover of motorsport's most prestigious brand in a deal valued at about $8 billion.
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An agent’s guide to athlete trade marks
Inbrief
20 January 2017Sportsmen and women invest massive amounts of time and energy into perfecting their sporting prowess. As an agent, your role is to invest your time and energy into their well-being, to nurture their income generating potential, and protect their image and reputation.
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Serge Aurier visa ban
Press
28 November 2016Andrew Osborne has commented on the breaking news that Serge Aurier has been denied entry to the UK due to his recent criminal conviction, across multiple international and European press and media outlets.
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A glazing error: Perez terminates sunglass deal after sponsor's inappropriate tweet
28 November 2016Just when we thought Donald Trump’s contribution to 2016 couldn’t get any more unlikely, his controversial presidential campaign has been cited as the cause of the recent split between Mexican F1 driver, Sergio Perez and his sunglasses sponsor, Hawkers.
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Immigration and nationality
Press
28 October 2016Andrew Osborne has commented in the Lawyer Monthly on the potential Brexit effects and impacts on the sports sector, and the business therein.
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Sporting Chance
Press
14 October 2016Alex Kelham, Head of Sports Business Group, has written an article for The Law Society Gazette. The article discusses how women lawyers should find time for sport to enhance their professional and personal lives.