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Lewis Silkin successfully represents Save China’s Tigers interests in divorce proceedings between Li Quan and Stuart Bray
29 October 2014
Lewis Silkin has successfully represented its client Save China’s Tigers (a registered UK charity) in its bid to protect assets held for its benefit by a Mauritian trust called The Chinese Tigers South African Trust (“CTSAT”). The charity was added as a party to divorce proceedings between Ms Li Quan and Mr Stuart Bray in order to assert its rights.
Tier 1 (Investor) applications are still being accepted but changes to the Immigration Rules have been announced
12 December 2018
The Home Office has confirmed to the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association on 11 December 2018 that the Tier 1 (Investor) route currently remains open but that a further announcement on this will be made in due course. The correspondence also confirms that any suspension of the route will be effected through a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules. This follows reporting by various news outlets including the Times and The Guardian on Thursday last week that the route was to be suspended as of the end of that day.
Employer issues with LinkedIn: Stemming the tide
26 June 2013
In an article for PLC Magazine, Ellen Temperton discusses the issues that employers may face when its employees use professional networking sites, such as LinkedIn.
LS Live: The Ticketing Panel
02 October 2018
Ticketing is often one of the more controversial sides of the live industry. Bots have been banned and caps and restrictions have been imposed on the secondary market. But should the issue of ticketing really be so controversial, is it the behavior of a few that spoils it for the rest?
Lewis Silkin throws its support behind City Giving Day
27 September 2016
Top 100 UK law firm Lewis Silkin LLP is supporting the 2016 City Giving Day, The Lord Mayor’s event which champions and highlights the charitable efforts undertaken by companies and organisations to support society and the community.
“Settled Status” and supporting employees through Brexit
04 October 2018
Following the Government’s announcement of its plan for EU migrants following Brexit, many UK employers are struggling to understand the potential effects of its proposal on employees who are EEA nationals or family members of EEA nationals.
Three promoted to partner at Lewis Silkin
04 April 2016
Leading UK law firm Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the promotion of three new partners, effective 1 April. The addition of Shalina Crossley, Sam Pennington and James Storke to the partnership brings the total number of partners at the firm to 59.
Lewis Silkin creates three best-practice guides for Digital Doughnut
09 November 2016
Lewis Silkin is delighted to be partnering with leading online marketing resource, Digital Doughnut, to produce best-practice guides for professionals in the advertising and marketing sector.
Lewis Silkin’s Hong Kong office shortlisted for three Asian Legal Business awards
03 August 2017
Market-leading employment and immigration law specialist Lewis Silkin has been shortlisted for three awards in the Macallan ALB (Asian Legal Business) Hong Kong Law Awards 2017.
Lewis Silkin’s Hong Kong team shortlisted for three Asian Legal Business awards
07 August 2018
Market-leading employment and immigration law specialist Lewis Silkin has been shortlisted for three awards in the Macallan ALB (Asian Legal Business) Hong Kong Law Awards 2018.
Brexit - Some thoughts on the impact on financial services
05 August 2016
On 23 June 2016, 52% of voters in the UK referendum voted ‘Yes’ to the proposition that the UK should ‘leave the European Union’. The UK remains a member of the European Union (“EU”) until Brexit occurs, and therefore there will be no immediate change to the legal relationship the UK has with the EU and with individual EU Member States. Nonetheless, as the other articles in this briefing section indicate, the longer-term consequences of leaving the EU are potentially far reaching, although behind the already well-worn cliché of “Brexit means Brexit” lie many possibilities for the future relationship of the UK with the EU.
Our thoughts on 'Brexit'
27 October 2016
Having listened to the concerns of our clients, and considered what the potential impact will be, we have prepared the following series of briefings on 'Brexit'.
Lewis Silkin advises New Bamboo on its sale to thoughtbot
14 January 2016
Lewis Silkin has advised New Bamboo Web Development Limited, the web-based software development company on its sale to international software development and design company thoughtbot.
Thorny problems
17 April 2013
In an article for Taxation magazine, Sara Cohen discusses the Office of Tax Simplification's proposals for unapproved share schemes.
Lewis Silkin opens third office in Cardiff
12 November 2012
The new Cardiff office is scheduled to open on Monday 19th November. The office will initially focus on supporting clients on issues related to employment law.
Lewis Silkin expanding into third office
12 November 2012
City law firm Lewis Silkin LLP today announced that it is expanding its footprint within the UK, and will shortly be opening an office in Cardiff to join its London and Oxford locations.
Lewis Silkin expands with third office in Cardiff
16 November 2012
Lewis Silkin's third office opening in Cardiff has been covered by Bloomberg.
Prohibition on third party ownership : analysis
28 December 2012
In an article for World Sports Law Report, Karish Andrews and Iain McDonald discuss the current rules surrounding third-party ownership in football and assess whether banning it would be feasible.
Naughty pics and controversial clicks - new guidance on hyperlinks to third party content
09 September 2016
The Court of Justice of the European Union yesterday released its judgment in GS Media v Sanoma, which is the latest in a series of judgments on the legality of posting links to third party content on the internet.
Lewis Silkin advises Blend Media in raising £1.5million on its third funding round
06 October 2017
Lewis Silkin has advised its client Blend Media on its third funding round, in which £1.5 million of investment was secured bringing the total to £2.6 million.