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'Slow evolution': Government plans further shakeup of legal regulation to encourage alternative providers
Press
03 December 2015Fergus Payne has been quoted in a Legal Business article on the government's consultation in spring 2016, part of which will be on making legal services regulators independent from their representative bodies.
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When will a court override an exclusive jurisdiction clause?
30 November 2015In Jong v HSBC Private Bank (Monaco) SA [2015] EWCA Civ 1057, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of HHJ Purle QC not to override an exclusive jurisdiction clause, setting out the factors to be balanced in the exercise of the court's discretion.
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No duty of loyalty owed by directors to shareholders
26 November 2015On 12 November 2015, in Sharp & Others v Blank & Others [2015] EWHC 3220 (Ch), Mr Justice Nugee handed down his latest judgment in litigation between the directors and shareholders of Lloyds Bank. His decision is of interest to directors and shareholders alike. It re-affirms the scope of duties owed by directors to shareholders, as well as the approach to be adopted when assessing them.
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Lewis Silkin advises VCCP on the acquisition of adconnection
Deal
19 November 2015Lewis Silkin LLP has advised VCCP (part of the Chime Communications) on its acquisition of media buying agency adconnection. Founded in 2002, VCCP is a fully integrated creative agency, with billings of over £220m.
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New protections for workers on zero-hours contracts
17 November 2015Earlier this year, we reported on the Government’s ban on the use of exclusivity clauses in “zero-hours contracts”. The ban, which came into force in May, renders unenforceable a contractual provision which prohibits an individual working under a zero-hours contract from working elsewhere. The Government has recently proposed new legislation designed to add teeth to the ban, giving employees and workers the right to bring a tribunal claim if they are penalised for working elsewhere.
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Lewis Silkin advises Publicis Healthcare Communications Group on acquisition of Langland
Deal
10 November 2015Lewis Silkin has advised Publicis Healthcare Communications Group, the largest healthcare communications network in the world and part of Publicis Groupe, on its acquisition of Langland Advertising, Design & Marketing Limited, one of Europe’s largest and most highly regarded healthcare communications agencies.
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Tech entrepreneurs to David Cameron: Welcome skilled immigrants to keep the UK a global tech hub
Press
02 November 2015Olga Nechita has been quoted in an article by City A.M. on the open letter organised by the Coalition for a Digital Economy, which urges David Cameron to welcome more skilled migrants.
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In search of a new Safe Harbour: The EU's push for new data transfer regulation with the US may be part of the problem
Press
30 October 2015Steven Lorber has written an article for City A.M. on the aftermath of the European Court’s ground-breaking ruling which outlawed “safe harbour” arrangements.
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Broadcast: Fremantle raises questions over Bring the Noise
Press
28 October 2015Originally published in Broadcast: Fremantle Media UK has written to Sky and the indie behind Bring the Noise seeking assurances that the music panel show is unrelated to a format it previously pitched to the broadcaster.
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Lewis Silkin advises Press Glass on its acquisition of the Glass Systems Group
Deal
26 October 2015Lewis Silkin has advised Press Glass UK Ltd, the UK subsidiary of leading Polish glass unit manufacturer, Press Glass SA, on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of the Glass Systems Group.
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Top tips to set up your own independent agency
Press
26 October 2015Paul Rajput has been mentioned in an article on The Drum's website on the top tips for starting up your own agency.
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Behind One Direction Fans
Press
23 October 2015We have been quoted in an article on One Direction fans' backlash against the band's management, which is appearing in the upcoming edition of Billboard magazine and online.
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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) releases second edition of alcohol advertising guide
Press
22 October 2015As the sole UK representative in the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance ("GALA"), Lewis Silkin is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of GALA’s “Alcohol Advertising: A Global Legal Perspective”, a book which reviews the laws and trends governing alcohol advertising in more than 60 countries, from Argentina to Zimbabwe.
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FIFA elections at risk due to Platini and Blatter probe
Press
21 October 2015Alex Kelham has been quoted in World Sports Law Report's article on the investigations into Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, and the FIFA presidential election.
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LLPs catch their second wind
Press
16 October 2015Limited liability partnerships are still attractive for mid-sized law firms, says Fergus Payne.
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Lewis Silkin advises Publicis Worldwide on acquisition of August
Deal
15 October 2015Lewis Silkin has advised Publicis Worldwide, part of Publicis Groupe, on its acquisition of award-winning creative content agency August.
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Countering the counterfeiters
Press
12 October 2015Jeremy Summers has written an article on the impact of individuals purchasing counterfeit goods for the Soccerex website.
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Roundtable: wellbeing
Press
12 October 2015Karen Baxter's comments from a roundtable on legal workplaces and the challenges facing the professions' mental wellbeing have been featured on the Law Society Gazette website.
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Lewis Silkin expands top-ranked media & entertainment team with key hire
Press
01 October 2015Lewis Silkin today announces the appointment of digital media expert David Deakin as a partner in the firm’s renowned Media, Brands and Technology (MBT) team. He joins Lewis Silkin from Wiggin LLP where he drove many digital media initiatives.
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Lewis Silkin wins HR Law Firm of the Year award at The Legal 500 Awards 2015
Press Release
30 September 2015Lewis Silkin is delighted to be named winner of the HR Law Firm of the Year at this year’s The Legal 500 Awards.