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Lewis Silkin has advised Publicis Groupe on the acquisition of marketing technology company Yieldify
10 January 2023Lewis Silkin has advised its longstanding client Publicis Groupe, a global leader in communications, present in over 100 countries and employing around 96,000 professionals worldwide, on its acquisition of Yieldify, a marketing technology company with operations in London, the US, Australia and Singapore.
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New Bill to mandate minimum service levels during public service strikes
12 January 2023Faced by entrenched pay disputes across the UK public sector and railway network, the government is proposing to expand and simplify its previously-announced reforms and introduce minimum service levels during strikes across a range of public services.
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Lewis Silkin has advised CECO Environmental on the acquisition of Wakefield Acoustics Ltd
12 January 2023Lewis Silkin has advised CECO Environmental Corporation on the acquisition of UK-based noise control technology company Wakefield Acoustics Ltd.
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Working in the Belfast Office
19 January 2023In the Belfast office, the trainee intake is small which means there is a greater emphasis on you and fantastic opportunities for significant responsibility. You can expect to work alongside Partners on a daily basis, and Partners are very involved in the Trainee’s experience and seat progression, which makes for a great opportunity to extract some wisdom and learn from individuals who are considered leaders in their field.
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Researching the firm for you
19 January 2023Where you complete your training contract will be the most important decision of your journey so far as it will form the foundation of your legal career and will shape the type of solicitor you become.
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Working in our Cardiff Office
19 January 2023Our team in Cardiff really exemplify the firm’s ethos of bravery and kindness – we both have felt supported throughout our time here, and have had the opportunity to take responsibility for interesting and challenging work.
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Jo Farmer and Richard Miskella elected as Joint Managing Partners
23 January 2023Giles Crown to step down as JMP at the end of March.
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British citizens travelling for business in the Schengen Area
25 January 2023To avoid a potential clash with local immigration authorities, UK employers need to be mindful of the applicable rules when they send British staff to the Schengen Area for business. Ensuring compliance will avoid potential penalties, operational disruption and reputational damage.
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An International Look at Dark Patterns
31 January 2023The concept of Digital Dark Patterns as a form of consumer deception originated in the UK more than a decade ago. Regulators in the U.S. and elsewhere have now embraced it with at least one recent FTC order prohibiting the use of "dark patterns."
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Dealing with a counterparty who is facing insolvency
03 February 2023There’s been widespread coverage of the impending economic downturn. The pressures of the war in Ukraine, the consequential energy crisis, high inflation and labour shortages have combined to create forceful economic headwinds.
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How to mitigate the impact of inflation and supply chain disruptions on commercial contracts
03 February 2023These are undoubtedly difficult times for businesses. Supply chain disruptions that emerged following the pandemic have contributed to a burst of global inflation which has led to record increases in costs such as energy, wages and transportation as well as higher interest rates.
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The importance of pro-active contract management in an economic downturn
03 February 2023Efficient contract management is an essential part of running any business. This is never more important than during times of economic uncertainty when businesses need to keep a close eye on contract performance, regularly review and monitor whether contracts still meet the business’ changing requirements and remain vigilant to the key indicators of potential failings or breaches.
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Contractual ways to improve cash flow
03 February 2023It’s been a challenging couple of years for the UK economy. Businesses have had to grapple with Brexit uncertainty, the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine all affecting trade. These have in turn resulted in higher costs, compounded by inflationary pressures.
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Some UK Ancestry dependants can settle sooner than you may think
07 February 2023If you are the partner or child of a person with UK Ancestry, you may be eligible to apply for settlement in the UK earlier than you may think, and in some cases immediately.
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Litigation commenced against the developers of AI image generation software
07 February 2023Katfriends Adrian Aronsson-Storrier and Oliver Fairhurst from Lewis Silkin report on recent litigation in the UK against the developers of AI generation software. This litigation has arisen amongst a flurry of recent interest in AI generated works.
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Reshaping your workforce
08 February 20232022 saw employers having to tackle the cost of living crisis, rising inflation and economic slowdown resulting in a wave of collective redundancy, restructuring and changes to terms & conditions projects.
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How to undertake a collective redundancy process
14 February 2023If an employer is proposing to make 20 or more people redundant within 90 days, the obligation to collectively consult will be triggered. There are many different strands to this process and a number of legal obligations to comply with. We have created these infographics to help understand the process at a glance.
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Compliance implications for employers when sponsored workers change role
17 February 2023Agile employers are currently taking strategic action to trade effectively in adverse market conditions. This includes corporate restructures and the movement of people within organisations. Against this backdrop, employers should take care to appropriately consider and monitor changes in employment to avoid illegal working, and in turn, risk to their sponsor licence.
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Navigating your first week as a trainee
20 February 2023The first week of any new role can be daunting at the best of times, so it’s natural to feel nervous about starting your training contract. Here are some reflections on my first week as a trainee and some practical tips to help you navigate yours!
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Home Office to amend EU Settlement Scheme following successful legal challenge
23 February 2023The Immigration Rules and guidance for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will need to be amended in line with a significant recent High Court judgment. Among other things, employers should expect revised guidance on right to work in the UK for individuals with pre-settled status who fail to make a further application under the EUSS.