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Data Protection
26 May 2016Privacy and data protection is a hot topic at the moment, with the ongoing tension between increasing demands for surveillance and the right to a private life. This session will look generally at data protection and employment, with a focus on topical developments and practical tips for staying within the law.
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The impact of Brexit on Data Protection
14 July 2016At the moment, it is impossible to say with any certainty how data protection legislation in the UK will be affected by Brexit. The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is due to come into force in May 2018.
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Don't be caught out by the new data protection fee!
30 October 2018The ICO has recently announced that it is actively taking enforcement action against organisations for failing to pay the new data protection fee. This article intends to provide a quick recap of the fee to help ensure your organisation does not get caught out!
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Protecting client confidential information and client money online
08 March 2017The confidential information and money professional services firms hold for clients has always been a target for criminals but the anonymous and unregulated online world has made it easier for them.
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Olympism - a protected belief?
21 August 2012It has now been a while since the stunning Olympic cauldron was extinguished and TeamGB’s most successful ever games drew to a close. But there are signs the Olympic spirit may have permeated the nation, leaving a lasting impression.
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Are documents generated in the course of an investigation protected by litigation privilege?
01 May 2018Two recent cases concerning the applicability of litigation privilege to documents generated in the course of investigations show that it is easier to obtain that protection where the subject of the investigation is a civil rather than criminal matter.
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Lifecycle of a new product and how to protect it
24 November 2016In this session our Brands and IP specialists shall cover Internal management of product development; IP clearance for new products; Protecting rights in new products; Enforcement
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Michael Burd comments for The Guardian on drunken promotion promises
06 July 2017Michael Burd has commented in an article for The Guardian which discusses the legalities of drunken promotion promises, following the recent news that Sports Direct founder, Mike Ashley is being taken to court for refusing to pay £15million he had promised in the pub.
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Investing in Football Players Can Generate Profits for HNWs
05 September 2012Senior Associate Karish Andrews talks about an increasingly popular and profitable way of investing funds; third party ownership of footballers.
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The English Court Process: A guide for parties from outside the jurisdiction
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.
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The English Court Process: A guide for parties from outside the jurisdiction
22 May 2017The 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.
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A guide to the litigation process
14 August 2017If you are involved in a dispute you need to know: what options there are for resolving the dispute; what litigation involves; the steps from the start of proceedings to trial; what parties to proceedings have to do; the fundamentals of court procedure; how to use legal advisers efficiently and cost effectively; and what happens after judgment.
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Privilege & investigations
28 February 2019Lewis Silkin invites you to our 2018/19 series of roundtable discussions exclusively for General Counsel, COLPs and Risk and Compliance officers in Professional Services firms.
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Privacy Policy
Lewis Silkin is committed to protecting the privacy of our users and clients. This privacy policy is intended to inform you how we gather, define, and utilise your Information.
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High price for high heels?
15 May 2016A female employee has hit the headlines after being sent home without pay on her first day as a receptionist by her agency Portico…for refusing to wear high heels.
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Premier League: Football's game changer
02 January 2016Karish Andrews has been quoted in an article by the Financial Times which examines how England's Premier League is attracting US investors who believe that even the smaller clubs can be profitable.
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‘Living in the dark ages’ - pregnancy and maternity discrimination at interview
21 February 2018Fresh out of my first year at university and applying for a summer job at a pub, I was slightly taken aback when the interviewer asked whether I had children, in a tone that implied “no” was the right answer… Back then, with no children, I simply answered the question - but it made me wonder.
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Association of Partnership Practitioners AGM
28 May 2013Fergus Payne, Joint Head of our Partnerships and LLP team, recently spoke at the APP (Association of Partnership Practitioners) AGM. A synopsis of his pre-dinner speech was included in the most recent APP newsletter and is available to read in this article.
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Irish employment law - a practical overview
21 June 2018THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED - In this session, the Dublin and London based members of our Irish team will discuss the most important areas of employment law in Ireland and explain how they differ from the position in the UK.
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Attack or defend? Lessons on ambush marketing from Paddy Power
13 June 2014Alex Kelham has recently had the article "Attack or defend? Lessons on ambush marketing from Paddy Power" published in Law in Sport.