Insights & News

Lewis Silkin listed in Stonewall's top 20 LGB friendly firms

Press

20 March 2014

Stonewall has worked with the Interlaw Diversity Forum to rank firms into a list of 20 for LBG diversity for the first time, with Lewis Silkin coming in at number 14.

Lewis Silkin represents Martini in their sponsorship of the new Williams Martini Racing F1 team

Press

18 March 2014

Lewis Silkin’s acclaimed advertising and brand management team is proud to have acted for Bacardi-Martini in their title sponsorship of the Williams Formula One team which will now compete as “Williams Martini Racing”, putting the world renowned name of Martini and its famous racing stripes back on the grid.

Gay lawyers and the quiet revolution you haven’t even heard of

Press

14 March 2014

In an article for Pink News, Geraint Lloyd-Taylor discusses how the legal profession has been transformed by becoming gay-friendly.

Lewis Silkin named one of Britain's best employers for sixth year running

Press

03 March 2014

City law firm Lewis Silkin LLP has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s best employers by The Sunday Times’ esteemed ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ survey.  Coming in at number 54, this marks the sixth successive year Lewis Silkin has been included, and the firm is one of only eight law firms to feature in the list.

Spam using Lewis Silkin's name

Press

19 February 2014

It has come to our attention that there are emails circulating purporting to be from Lewis Silkin, whether in reference to the firm or a Barrister called Lewis Silkin.

Lush victory over Amazon search

Press

17 February 2014

After the High Court ruled that Amazon breached the copyright of Lush, Lewis Silkin's client and the ethical cosmetics firm, The Law Society Gazette have profiled Simon Chapman, who acted on behalf of Lush.

Lush wins trademark fight against Amazon at the High Court

Press

12 February 2014

Following Lewis Silkin and Lush's successful trade mark win over Amazon, The Drum have covered the High Court ruling which determined that the online retailer breached the copyright of cosmetics company Lush by attempting to divert customers to similar products through online search results.

UK Court sets online ad precedent with Lush Cosmetics ruling over Amazon

Press

12 February 2014

Following Lewis Silkin and Lush's successful trade mark win over Amazon, Brand Channel have covered the High Court ruling which determined that the online retailer breached the copyright of cosmetics company Lush by attempting to divert customers to rival products through online search results.

Amazon loses Lush keyword battle

Press

12 February 2014

The High Court judgment handed down on Monday 10 February 2014, which ruled in favour of Lewis Silkin's client Lush, has been covered in a Managing Intellectual Property article.

LLP legislation will affect succession planning, warn firms

Press

12 February 2014

With the incoming Finance Bill legislation likely to adversely affect LLP firms' ability to thoroughly screen talent for partner roles, Fergus Payne discusses the possibility of salaried partners being asked to place more capital in the business in an article for Accountancy Age.

Lewis Silkin client Lush wins trademark fight with Amazon

Press

11 February 2014

Following Lewis Silkin and Lush's successful trade mark win over Amazon, The Lawyer have covered the High Court ruling which determined that the online retailer breached the copyright of cosmetics company Lush by attempting to divert customers to rival products through online search results.

Lush takes on Amazon, and wins

Press

11 February 2014

Following the High Court ruling which decided that Amazon breached the copyright of Lush, Lewis Silkin's client and the ethical cosmetics firm, Vogue online have written an article on the judgment.

Search terms under scrutiny as decision in Lush and Amazon dispute issued

Press

11 February 2014

The High Court judgment handed down on Monday 10 February 2014, which ruled in favour of Lewis Silkin's client Lush, has been covered in a World Trademark Review blog.

Lush causes a stink in Amazon trademark fight

Press

11 February 2014

After the High Court ruled that Amazon breached the copyright of Lush, Lewis Silkin's client and the ethical cosmetics firm, Management Today have described the outcome as "something of a landmark case which may lead to internet retail giants being forced to stop promoting alternatives to products they do not sell".

Amazon loses High Court trademark case with cosmetics retailer Lush in search marketing row

Press

11 February 2014

Following Lewis Silkin and Lush's successful trade mark win over Amazon, The Drum have covered the High Court ruling which determined that the online retailer breached the copyright of cosmetics company Lush by attempting to divert customers to similar products through online search results.

Amazon defeated by Lush in High Court trademark verdict

Press

11 February 2014

Following Lewis Silkin’s representation of its client, Lush, in a successful trade mark dispute concerning Amazon’s website, Brand Republic, Marketing and Campaign have covered the High Court verdict in online articles.

Lush scents victory in battle with Amazon

Press

11 February 2014

Following Lewis Silkin and Lush's successful trade mark win over Amazon, The Times has covered the judgment and feel that, as a result, online retailers could be forced to stop promoting alternatives to products they do not sell after the High Court ruled that Amazon search results 'relating' to Lush were “no more than a generic indication of a class of goods in which the consumer might have an interest”.

Amazon’s trademark infringement: What do retailers need to know?

Press

11 February 2014

After the High Court ruled that Amazon breached the copyright of Lush, Lewis Silkin's client and the ethical cosmetics firm, Retail Week have published a new Q&A about the implications of the ruling.