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New Partner Jeremy Summers' appointment is covered in City A.M.

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City A.M. have mentioned the appointment of Jeremy Summers in their 'Who's switching jobs' section this morning.

Leading IP lawyer joins Lewis Silkin as partner

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City law firm Lewis Silkin today announces the appointment of Jeremy Summers as partner in the firm’s renowned Media, Brands and Technology (MBT) team. He joins Lewis Silkin from Pitmans, where he was an equity partner of Pitmans SK Sport and Entertainment LLP.

Lewis Silkin advises Publicis Groupe on acquisition of Salterbaxter

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Lewis Silkin has advised Publicis Groupe on its acquisition of Salterbaxter (announced by Publicis Groupe last week), a leading international sustainability strategy and communications consultancy.

Lewis Silkin advises Viral Spiral on its sale to Rightster Group plc

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Lewis Silkin has advised the shareholders of Viral Management Limited (VML), a leading social content company, on its acquisition by Rightster Group plc (Rightster), the AIM-listed global B2B video network for distribution, content-sourcing, audience engagement and monetisation.

IPM and Lewis Silkin cement relationship

The Institute of Promotional Marketing and leading law firm Lewis Silkin are extending their long-running relationship to further enhance the support the IPM’s Legal Advisory Service (LAS) can offer brand owners, agencies and service partners who run promotions both in the UK and globally.

World Cup promotion - how to avoid scoring an own goal

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In this article first published on Lexis®PSL on 19 June 2014, Alex Kelham, head of Lewis Silkin's sports group, responds to questions relating to whether small business owners in the UK can run promotions linked to the World Cup.

Remembering James Levy

It is with extreme sadness that Lewis Silkin announces the passing of colleague and friend James Levy. James was an excellent lawyer who gave enormous service to the firm since first joining Lewis Silkin in 1994.

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Streamlining partnership: The wider impact of the UK LLP tax changes

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In an article for Managing Partner, Fergus Payne discusses the impact of controversial UK LLP tax changes.

The FIFA World Cup 2014 – Ambush Marketing and the Law

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Alex Kelham has recently had her article "The FIFA World Cup 2014 - Ambush Marketing and the Law" published on TFM&A Insights website.

Attack or defend? Lessons on ambush marketing from Paddy Power

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Alex Kelham has recently had the article "Attack or defend? Lessons on ambush marketing from Paddy Power" published in Law in Sport.

Lewis Silkin advises The Communications Agency on sale to Communisis

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Lewis Silkin has advised branding and marketing agency, The Communications Agency Limited (TCA), on its GBP7.25 million sale to leading provider of personalised customer communication services, Communisis plc (LSE: CMS).

Lewis Silkin advises brand/retail agency Haygarth on sale to Omnicom Group’s RAPP

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Lewis Silkin has advised Haygarth, the leading brand/retail agency, on its sale to RAPP, a multichannel marketing agency and part of The DAS Group of Companies (DAS), a division of Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC).

The marketers’ game plan to scoring big at the World Cup

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Alex Kelham has been quoted in a Marketing Week's article 'The marketers’ game plan to scoring big at the World Cup'.

Ambush advertising expected big time in FIFA World Cup 2014

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Alex Kelham has been quoted in Caribbean Business's article 'Ambush advertising expected big time in FIFA World Cup 2014'.

Brands told to expect a more proactive approach from ad watchdog

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Brinsley Dresden has been quoted in the Marketing Week article following the publication of the ASA’s annual report and its new strategy.