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Lewis Silkin advises Viral Spiral on its sale to Rightster Group plc
Deal
09 July 2014Lewis 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.
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IPM and Lewis Silkin cement relationship
07 July 2014The 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.
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World Cup promotion - how to avoid scoring an own goal
Press
25 June 2014In 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.
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Remembering James Levy
23 June 2014It 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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Sign up to receive updates from Lewis Silkin
Press
17 June 2014You can sign up to and receive updates from Lewis Silkin.
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Streamlining partnership: The wider impact of the UK LLP tax changes
Press
13 June 2014In an article for Managing Partner, Fergus Payne discusses the impact of controversial UK LLP tax changes.
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The FIFA World Cup 2014 – Ambush Marketing and the Law
Press
13 June 2014Alex Kelham has recently had her article "The FIFA World Cup 2014 - Ambush Marketing and the Law" published on TFM&A Insights website.
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Attack or defend? Lessons on ambush marketing from Paddy Power
Press
13 June 2014Alex Kelham has recently had the article "Attack or defend? Lessons on ambush marketing from Paddy Power" published in Law in Sport.
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Lewis Silkin advises The Communications Agency on sale to Communisis
Deal
11 June 2014Lewis 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).
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Lewis Silkin advises brand/retail agency Haygarth on sale to Omnicom Group’s RAPP
Deal
05 June 2014Lewis 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).
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The marketers’ game plan to scoring big at the World Cup
Press
02 June 2014Alex Kelham has been quoted in a Marketing Week's article 'The marketers’ game plan to scoring big at the World Cup'.
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Ambush advertising expected big time in FIFA World Cup 2014
Press
30 May 2014Alex Kelham has been quoted in Caribbean Business's article 'Ambush advertising expected big time in FIFA World Cup 2014'.
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Brands told to expect a more proactive approach from ad watchdog
Press
30 May 2014Brinsley Dresden has been quoted in the Marketing Week article following the publication of the ASA’s annual report and its new strategy.
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Lewis Silkin has contributed to Corporate Livewire's Expert Guide 2014
Press
30 May 2014James Davies and Tarun Tawakley have contributed to Corporate Livewire's Expert Guide on Labour & Employment Law 2014.
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Will British Gas ECJ ruling fuel holiday pay hike?
28 May 2014The European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently ruled that the EU law requires a worker’s statutory holiday pay to take commission payments into account: it should not be based solely on basic salary
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The Lawyer covers the appointment of Jane Robinson
Press
27 May 2014The Lawyer mentions Lewis Silkin's appointment of Consultant Jane Robinson to the Media, Brands and Technology team.
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Digital Marketing and M&A – Is the heyday over?
Press
23 May 2014Miro Parizek, Principal Partner of Hampleton M&A and corporate finance advisers, gives an overview from the joint Hampleton/Lewis Silkin Executive Briefing on technology M&A for digital marketing executives.
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TRADER ALERT: Consumer Law Changes - Are You Ready for 13 June 2014...?
Inbrief
19 May 2014If you trade with consumers, you should read on! The (somewhat indelicately named) Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations come into force on 13 June 2014. They implement part of the Consumer Rights Directive and contain important changes.
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New consultant Jane Robinson's appointment is covered by Bloomberg
Press
19 May 2014Bloomberg covers the appointment of Jane Robinson as a consultant to the Media, Brands and Technology team.
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The English Court Process: A guide for parties from outside the jurisdiction
PDF
13 May 2014The English courts are regularly chosen as the forum for the resolution of disputes, even between parties who do not have any other link to the jurisdiction. English judges are used to dealing with cases where one or both parties are not located within the jurisdiction and regularly deal with cases where initial applications concern a dispute over jurisdiction. This guide provides an outline of the civil litigation process in the English courts. It sets out the key points to bear in mind when bringing or defending a claim in England.