Insights & News

Senior LOCOG lawyer joins Lewis Silkin

Press

12 February 2013

Alex Kelham brings Olympic and Paralympic experience to enhance the firm’s sports and brand management expertise.

What can brands learn from Instagram?

Press

21 January 2013

In an article for The Guardian's Media Network, Jo Farmer discusses the perils of using user generated content (UGC) and the lessons Facebook and Instagram have learnt as a result.

No stiff upper lip as Brits cry foul over ads

Press

20 December 2012

Brinsley Dresden discusses the idea that advocacy groups and charity organizations increasingly use the ASA as a bargaining and PR tool.

Here's why I won't be shopping at American Apparel this Christmas

20 December 2012

Brinsley Dresden's analysis of American Apparel's latest print ad.

New partner hire strengthens Lewis Silkin’s Media, Brands & Technology team

Press

17 December 2012

City law firm Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the appointment of commercial and technology specialist James Gill as a partner in its renowned Media, Brands & Technology (MBT) team.

Lewis Silkin advises London Advertising on initiative launched by Prime Minister

Press

04 December 2012

Corporate Partner Paul Rajput is leading the Lewis Silkin team supporting London Advertising, whose competition has attracted interest from over 1,500 people in 60 countries.

ASA hits 50 with confidence

Press

25 October 2012

Jo Farmer discusses the self-regulated Advertising Standards Authority and questions whether Governmental regulation of advertising would be productive in an article for Marketing Week.

Lewis Silkin mentioned in The Next Web's coverage of Social Media Week London

Press

24 September 2012

Partner Jo Farmer's talk at Social Media Week London has been praised in a review by The Next Web UK Editor Jamilla Knight.

C4 Paralympic ad slots attract big advertisers

Press

21 August 2012

Geraint Lloyd-Taylor is quoted in Marketing's "C4 Paralympic ad slots attract big advertisers" article.

Think BR: Olympics & Paralympics - key dates for advertisers' diaries

Press

30 July 2012

There are some important dates to take note of around the Olympics if you want to stay on the right side of the rules, writes Geraint Lloyd-Taylor, Senior Associate in the Media Brands & Technology team, Lewis Silkin LLP.

Lewis Silkin and Osborne Clarke lead as Publicis buys out Levi Strauss ad agency

Deal

06 July 2012

Coverage on The Lawyer of Lewis Silkin's involvement as lead counsel to Publicis Groupe on its acquisition of the remaining 51 per cent stake of Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH), the advertising agency famous for the Levi Strauss and Johnnie Walker adverts.

Lewis Silkin advises Publicis Groupe on acquisition of Bartle Bogle Hegarty

Deal

05 July 2012

Lewis Silkin advises Publicis Groupe on acquisition of Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH), one of world’s most famous advertising agencies.

Advertising in social media Wayne Rooney Jack Wilshere and the ASA

Press

05 July 2012

Two recent complaints about Nike highlight what will continue to be a tricky area for brand owners and marketers to navigate, writes Brinsley Dresden in his article for the Guardian Media Network.

Think BR: Inadvertent advertorial?

Press

30 May 2012

Failing to properly identify marketing communications can prove costly, writes Lewis Silkin in Brand Republic.

Think BR: Social media matters

Press

14 February 2012

Being transparent on social media does not have to come at the expense of creativity, writes Philip Hughes, associate in the media, brands and technology department, Lewis Silkin LLP.

Ambush Marketing

Inbrief

20 November 2010

With businesses at times paying many millions to associate themselves with an event it is not surprising that their competitors engage in ‘ambush marketing’.