The Institute of Advertising Practitioners (IPA) has confirmed that Lewis Silkin will provide legal cover for the organisation’s legal advice service following the departure of three of the IPA’s legal team to private practice.

As of Thursday 11th February, Lewis Silkin will provide interim legal advice on IP, codes and contract issues as part of the free legal service afforded to IPA members.

Associates Helen Bowyer and Geraint Lloyd-Taylor will advise on-site and will act as the frontline resource for the ten-strong Lewis Silkin team, supervised by industry expert and partner in the Media, Brands and Technology team Brinsley Dresden.

Helen’s specialism lies in the advertising, media and entertainment sectors and she has previously advised on advertising clearance, promotions, commercial contracts, licensing, content and sponsorship.

Geraint has expertise in a broad range of advertising, media and sponsorship matters, including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and giving regulatory advice.

Commenting on the appointment Brinsley Dresden said:

"We are delighted to have this opportunity to assist the IPA and its members by ensuring that they continue to enjoy legal support through their IPA membership. We are well known throughout the advertising industry and agencies can be confident that they will receive the practical, commercial and timely advice that they need."

Hamish Pringle, IPA Director General, added:

"We are delighted to have appointed Lewis Silkin to this important interim contract, which builds on the long-term relationship the IPA has enjoyed with this leading firm."

Alex Hunter, IPA Finance Director said:

"We are conscious of the vital need for our members to continue to receive the most practical legal advice from the IPA. We believe this interim arrangement will achieve just that."

Lewis Silkin have previously supported the IPA in developing the TUPE Protocol and its LegRegs training programme, contributed to the AdLaw books, and most recently helped to set up the online IPA Contract Bank.

IPA Members can send e-mails to LegalDirector@ipa.co.uk or phone 020 7201 8243.

Employment law queries will continue to be handled by Juliet Bawtree, Senior Legal Manager (Employment) on 020 7201 8202 or Juliet@ipa.co.uk 

For further information please contact:

Becky Gillett
Marketing & Business Development Manager
Lewis Silkin LLP
5 Chancery Lane
Clifford's Inn
London
EC4A 1BL

T:+44 (0) 20 7074 8234

E:Becky Gillett