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Joanna Hunt comments for Lexis Nexis: "UK’s responsibility to solve Northern Ireland Brexit headache—EU"
11 September 2017
Joanna Hunt has commented in an article for LexisNexis which discusses the UK's responsibility to find ‘flexible and imaginative’ solutions to overcome the challenges for the island of Ireland.
Joanna Hunt comments for LexisNexis: Brexit: EU’s draft transitional arrangements put UK in ‘precarious position’
13 February 2018
Joanna Hunt comments in an article for LexisNexis, discussing the EU's ability to suspend the UK's benefits during the Brexit transition phase following the UK's departure from the EU.
James Davies comments for Lexis Nexis: Opportunity fund is ‘obvious answer’ to UK employment issues
19 February 2018
James Davies has commented in an article for Lexis Nexis which discusses the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce (RSA) proposal of a £10,000 universal basic opportunity fund, subsidised by government savings, to be given to all citizens under 55.
Free trade and controlling free movement - can the UK and the EU square the circle (18 months on)?
05 July 2018
The Brexit rollercoaster continues to rattle along as we hurtle towards 29 March 2019, the projected date for the UK to leave the EU.
Jonna Hunt comments for House of Commons Library briefing: The UK's points-based system for immigration
09 July 2018
In a report for the House of Commons Library briefing, Joanna Hunt comments on the governments ruling to exempt doctors and nurses from immigration cap.
Tom Heys comments for HR Grapevine: 100% of UK employers have published their Gender Pay Gap data
07 August 2018
In an article for HR Grapevine, Tom Heys discusses Gender Pay Gap reporting and states the regulations are progressive and valuable in terms of shedding light on workplace inequality.
Lewis Silkin takes on the SAS endurance challenge, “The Fan Dance”, for Alzheimer's Research UK
15 August 2018
On Saturday 22 September, Lewis Silkin will be participating in their big annual fundraising challenge in aid of the firms chosen charity, Alzheimer's Research UK.
UK immigration system “almost impossible to navigate”
04 September 2018
Last week The Guardian published an article about the volume of UK immigration laws and the frequency of changes and amendments to them. This was sparked by some damning remarks from Lord Justice Irwin who said that the system is “something of a disgrace” and almost impossible to navigate.
Matthew Rowbotham comments for Essential Retail: Will an Amazon Tax really save the UK high street?
24 October 2018
In an article for Essential Retail, Matthew Rowbotham comments on the Chancellor of the Exchequer suggestion of bringing in a special tax on online businesses coined the "Amazon Tax" in an attempt to rescue brick and mortar retailers in the UK.
New in-country UK immigration processes contain a potential pitfall for travellers
30 November 2018
On 5 November 2018 the Home Office launched a new process for immigration applications submitted in the UK, in commercial partnership with Sopra Steria. The new partnership affords access to a range of new user pay services, including access to a premium lounge, on-demand mobile application services for both small and large groups of applicants and priority processing on a next working day or 10 working day basis.
Alex Kelham comments for Sportcal and Gambling Insider: UK's gambling companies agree to TV ad ban during live sports coverage
06 December 2018
Alex Kelham has commented for both Sportcal and Gambling Insider on the UK’s largest gambling companies agreeing to a voluntary ban on advertising during live television coverage of sport amid increasing concerns over the harmful effects of gambling addiction.
Statut professionnel des chauffeurs d’Uber
13 December 2016
Un tribunal du travail (employment tribunal) a déterminé que les chauffeurs engagés par Uber étaient des employés et non des prestataires indépendants, ce qui signifie qu’ils ont droit au salaire minimum national, aux congés payés annuels et à la protection des dénonciateurs.
Advocate General’s Opinion – Uber provides a transport service not an information society service
11 May 2017
The Advocate General states the Uber is providing a transport service and it not acting as an electronic intermediary and providing an information society service. Uber therefore should have to comply with local laws for the licensing of taxi operators
Ann Tyler comments in The Law Society Gazette on employee ownership
27 March 2017
Employee Ownership Consultant, Ann Tyler has commented in an article for The Law Society Gazette which discusses the benefits of employee ownership schemes.
Lewis Silkin advises Next 15 on the acquisition of Twogether
01 April 2016
Lewis Silkin LLP has advised Next 15, the AIM-listed digital communications group, on its acquisition of B2B creative and digital marketing agency, Twogether Creative Limited.
Lewis Silkin cuts reporting time by two days a month with innovative database solution
04 April 2013
In a Microsoft case study, Finance Systems Manager Michael Turner discusses the various reports, charts and graphs that are produced each month in order to allow senior managers to analyse performance. Wanting to simplify the creation of reports and increase the quality of data produced, the firm decided to implement a database solution based on Microsoft SQL Server 2012. As a result of this new product, the finance team now saves up to two days a month on management reporting and partners can track financial metrics and staff performance in real time.
Cliff Fluet quoted in "Two CMJ Panels Tackle Nuanced, Important (and Dry) Entertainment Law"
28 October 2014
Cliff Fluet has been quoted in Billboard.com's write up of the Entertainment Business Law Seminar at the 2014 CMJ Music Marathon in New York City.
Lewis Silkin expands its corporate team through addition of two new partners
08 September 2016
Top 100 UK law firm Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the addition of two new partners to its corporate team and technology sector group. Tim Leeson and David Willbe bring a wealth of experience in advising technology businesses on corporate finance matters.
English courts and overseas defendants: jurisdiction challenges and the “two-fold test”
15 January 2018
When a dispute involves a foreign party or events that took place in another jurisdiction, questions often arise as to where the dispute should be determined.
The regulator and the right of reply: two recent cases involving the Financial Reporting Council
29 October 2018
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is the regulator for UK statutory audits. Its responsibilities include setting audit standards, as well as enforcing the quality of audit. It is the investigative and disciplinary body for UK accountants dealing with cases affecting the public interest. FRC investigations naturally focus on those under its jurisdiction, such as its member accountancy firms and individual auditors. Sometimes, however, the conduct of the audited company and its managers will also be relevant. Two recent cases have discussed the duties owed by the FRC to these entities. The cases will be relevant to other regulators.