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Man United potential NYSE float could free up cash for players
05 July 2012
Karish Andrews comments on Manchester United's potential flotation on the New York Stock Exchange.
European carve up
25 February 2013
In an article for the New Zealand Rugby Players' Association (NZRPA), Scott Anderson discusses a feud which is threatening the future of Europe’s premier club rugby competition, the Heineken Cup. Although ostensibly about the structure of the Cup, is the dispute really about who can claim a larger slice of the European club rugby revenue pie?
Lawyers limber up to score in Brazil
24 October 2013
In an article in The Times, Alex Kelham discusses the opportunities that will arise for lawyers advising sponsoring clients looking to maximise their deals and, more importantly, how to protect them from ambush.
Law firms team up with myGwork LGBT network
11 December 2015
Geraint Lloyd-Taylor and Alan Hunt have been quoted in an article by Attitude on Lewis Silkin's partnership with myGwork LGBT network.
How Scientology's Skirmish With The Daily Mail Could Shake Up British Media Regulations
04 August 2016
Lewis Silkin have been quoted in an article by The Hollywood Reporter. The article examines the impact of David Miscavige’s uphelp IPSO complaint on British media regulations.
Content portability gets European thumbs up
15 August 2016
Senior Associate, Bryony Long has written an article for Essential Retail which assesses how the EU is looking to make portable digital content accessible across the single market.
How to set up a law firm
12 September 2016
Partner, Fergus Payne has commented in an article for The Law Society Gazette which discusses how to set up a law firm.
Alex Kelham comments for The Times: Lawyers come on to clean up unsporting behaviour
31 July 2017
Alex Kelham has commented in an article for The Times Brief which discusses how allegations of tax fraud, dodgy transfer deals and good old fashioned dust-ups on the pitch are all creating legal headaches for clubs and players.
Naomi Hanrahan-Soar comments for Techworld: Will the tech sector stand up for immigrants after Brexit?
12 February 2018
Naomi Hanrahan-Soar comments in an article for Techworld, discussing the possible loss of foreign talent in the UK Tech sector, due to Brexit.
Andrew Osborne comments for Bloomberg: Soccer's Brexit Fight Heats Up as Clubs Resist Curbs on Imports
16 November 2018
Andrew Osborne has commented in an article for Bloomberg which discusses the implications of Brexit on top English football clubs.
Manchester City's Champions League ban appeal up in the air due to coronavirus outbreak: John Shea comments in Goal
31 March 2020
John Shea comments on the implications for Manchester City's Champions League ban appeal.
Lewis Silkin sets up fixed-cost commercial law service: Jo Farmer and Alex Kelham comment for New Law Journal
28 April 2020
The product, LS Assist, operates on a fixed-fee monthly subscription-style model. It will be led by partners Jo Farmer and Alex Kelham, supported by a team of senior associates and associates from across the firm’s commercial practice group.
Lewis Silkin Ireland signs up to the Law Society Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter
04 December 2020
We are delighted to be one of the first signatories of the Law Society Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter. By signing the GEDI Charter we have committed to support diversity and inclusion and treat all individuals fairly and equally.
Navigating Neurodiversity Policies Gives Employers A Leg Up: Tom Heys Comments For Law360 UK
07 November 2022
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Linda Hynes comments on The 'Great Unretirement' in RTÉ Business News
20 March 2023
As fears of Covid-19 subside and worries around the rising cost-of-living take over, many older people are returning to the workforce, a movement known as the 'Great Unretirement'.
England unlocked: employers need clarity before government lifts Covid restrictions. Lucy Lewis comments for International Employment Lawyer
06 July 2021
The UK government has announced the easing of lockdown restrictions in England from 19 July, controversially bringing an end to mandatory face masks, social distancing, and a requirement to work from home where possible.
Supreme Court strikes down 'unlawful' immigration policies
18 July 2012
In a landmark decision today, the Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a significant part of the UK Border Agency’s practice and policies for corporate immigration are unlawful because they were not laid before Parliament as required by the Immigration Act 1971. Instead, they were simply set out in governmental “Guidance” documents and other documents external to the Immigration Rules, rendering them unlawful.
Supreme Court tells UK Borders Agency that its current immigration practices are unlawful
19 July 2012
The Supreme Court has ruled that a significant part of the UK Border Agency’s practice and policies for corporate immigration is unlawful. Shahram Taghavi, lead adviser and junior counsel in the case of R (Alvi) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (JCWI Intervening), comments on the judgment.
‘Unjust’ funding ban has stopped me retraining as a paramedic: Lewis Silkin advised on the decision to revoke student finance loans as reported by The Guardian
01 November 2022
Lewis Silkin took on this case pro bono and reversed the decision of the Department for Education to revoke the students’ confirmed loans of £37,000.
Some assembly required to follow IKEA’s sick pay cut for unjabbed staff: Laura Farnsworth comments for International Employment Lawyer
21 January 2022
As more and more global employers consider penalising workers who refuse covid vaccinations, it has been reported that flat-pack furniture giant IKEA has cut sick pay for unvaccinated UK staff required to self-isolate following exposure to the virus. Employment Partner, Laura Farnsworth comments on issues employers considering going down this route should take into account.