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Sports Forum: Data Analytics and the Future of Elite Sporting Performance
07 February 2017
The ability to track an athlete’s performance is becoming ever more sophisticated and pervasive.
Sports Forum: Creating new sports formats: The battle for influence
19 June 2018
In our latest forum event, we will look at the commercial, legal and performance dynamics in developing these new sports properties, the key ingredients of success and whether entertainment now trumps performance in the modern sports landscape.
Sports Q&A – Maternity leave and equal opportunities
31 July 2018
Was it fair for Serena Williams to be seeded at Wimbledon?
Sports Q&A - Are the new guidelines on influencer marketing relevant to Sport?
01 November 2018
The requirement for influencers to use #Ad to ensure their promotion of brand partners on social media are clearly identified as advertising is not new. However recent guidelines issued jointly by the relevant regulators is a sharp reminder that they’re taking this seriously.
Sports Q&A - How might Brexit affect sports immigration?
28 November 2018
As things stand, the UK will leave the EU on 29 March 2019. The UK will adopt a new immigration system post-Brexit, under which free movement of European nationals and their family members will cease. There will be a period of transition until the end of 2020, during which free movement will continue, and a new “settlement scheme” will be rolled out for European migrants. Free movement will end completely from January 2021. All British businesses will be affected by these changes. However, Brexit poses some particular challenges to the sports sector.
Sports Q&A – Privilege in internal investigations
18 December 2018
We sometimes need to conduct internal investigations, which can often relate to quite sensitive matters (which we would prefer not to be made public). However, I’ve heard that the content of these investigations is not always privileged. How does privilege work in internal investigations and do you have any tips about how to preserve it?
Sporting Chance
14 October 2016
Alex Kelham, Head of Sports Business Group, has written an article for The Law Society Gazette. The article discusses how women lawyers should find time for sport to enhance their professional and personal lives.
Overview of: ‘Data Analytics and the Future of Elite Sporting Performance’ forum 7 February 2017
21 February 2017
The Lewis Silkin Sports Business Group hosted its latest forum event, ‘Data analytics and the future of elite sporting performance’ on Tuesday 7 February, at which our esteemed panellists provided real insight on how elite athletes and teams are increasingly relying on data analysis to gain a competitive edge.
Rio changes the game for Olympic sponsorship with controversial exemption for athletes
17 August 2016
Head of Sports Business Group, Alex Kelham has commented in an article for news.com.au on the changes to the Olympic Rule 40 which saw the IOC delegate responsibility for enforcement to national committees. Alex states how the changes have created “confusion and inconsistencies” that seem to have benefited the biggest brands and the biggest stars.
LS Live: The Sponsorship Panel
14 November 2017
To round off 2017, a session looking at the sponsorship landscape in 2017.
Keepin’ it real: Sponsors’ record-keeping duties just got a bit more sensible
30 November 2016
Following our update on the latest Statement of Changes in the Immigration Rules, we are now updating you on policy changes relating to sponsored workers published by the Home Office on 24 November 2016 and effective from that date:
Lewis Silkin advises digital consultancy How Splendid Ltd on sale to Creston plc
27 April 2015
Lewis Silkin has advised How Splendid Ltd (‘Splendid’), the digital design and development consultancy, on its sale to Creston plc, the marketing communications group. Founded in 2003 and based in London, Splendid comprises User Experience (“UX”) specialists, designers and developers, delivering work for a variety of multinational, blue-chip clients across the finance, utilities, retail and media sectors.
Lewis Silkin in a spin!
22 November 2012
Lewis Silkin started its major charity event for 2012 at 12:00pm today (22 November 2012) to raise money for the firm’s nominated charity Helen and Douglas House. This year Lewis Silkin staff will be participating in a 30 hour non-stop spinathon to celebrate 30 years of Helen and Douglas House providing much needed support to children and young adults with life limiting disabilities.
Rubik’s Cubes: In a spin (Brands & IP Newsnotes - issue 4)
08 February 2017
Those of us of a certain age will remember the frustration of trying to complete a ‘Rubik’s Cube’. But following the CJEU’s ruling that the trade mark registration for the shape of the famous puzzle is invalid; it is the owner of the original Rubik’s Cube 3D puzzle that will be feeling frustrated.
Early Specific Disclosure Applications – factors the court will consider
22 January 2018
A decision in the Technology and Construction Court (“TCC") sheds light on the applicable test for early specific disclosure and the relevant considerations in making a successful application. Applications for early specific disclosure are relatively rare so the judgment provides helpful guidance.
Lewis Silkin advises Publicis Groupe on its acquisition of specialist digital agency Poke London
19 September 2013
Lewis Silkin has advised Publicis Groupe, one of the largest communications groups in the world, on its acquisition of specialist digital agency Poke London from its four founding shareholders and Mother Holdings Ltd.
Recognition for Lewis Silkin’s Michael Burd in The Spear’s 500
02 November 2016
The long-standing market leading position of Michael Burd has once again been reinforced in The Spear’s 500 as ‘outstanding in field’ in the Employment Lawyers category.
Nigel Dewar Gibb speaks with Rahul Rumalla in a Dog 'N' Bone podcast
18 April 2018
In the episode, Nigel and Rahul Rumalla, Founder + Chief Technology Officer of Paperchain, talk about the so called ‘Black Box’ royalties that remain unclaimed by artists, auditing performing rights organisations, the potential for Blockchain in the music industry and much more.
Jo Farmer speaks at the Digital Marketing Expo & Conference 2018 (DMEXCO 2018)
14 September 2018
Lewis Silkin Partner, Jo Farmer, spoke at DMEXCO 2018 where 40,000 of the worlds marketers, digital publishers and platforms descended on Cologne, Germany, on the 12 and 13 September.
Dr. Nathalie Moreno speaking at 42nd Global Legal & IP ConfEx
13 June 2018
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Nathalie Moreno shall be speaking at the 42nd Global Legal & IP ConfEx on 13 June 2018. At this years conference Nathalie will be on a panel discussing the topic "GDPR: The Game changer: Are you ready to play by GDPR?"