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Lewis Silkin successful in Deliveroo Supreme Court rider status challenge
Press Release
21 November 2023By a unanimous 5-0 verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that Deliveroo riders are not in an “employment relationship” for the purposes of European human rights law, and cannot proceed with an application for recognition of their trade union.
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UK to pare back new takeover screening powers - Wendy Saunders comments for the Financial Times.
Press
20 November 2023The deputy prime minister has said the UK's investment screening powers are to be pared back to make them more "business friendly", less than two years after they have been introduced. Wendy Saunders comments on how the refinement of the scope of the NS&I regime will boost confidence in the UK as an investable jurisdiction.
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The role of immigration law in advancing DE&I initiatives in global mobility
17 November 2023Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives are no longer just buzzwords but are becoming essential elements of success for companies in all industries. Companies are recognising the value of diverse talent and the need to promote equitable opportunities in their global operations. Immigration law is a cornerstone of the legal framework and can play a pivotal role in shaping the demographic composition of a company.
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Lewis Silkin has advised Brandwidth Marketing Limited on its acquisition of Williams Commerce Holdings Limited and Cloudfy Limited
Deal
17 November 2023Lewis Silkin has advised Brandwidth, the digital experience specialists owned by Next 15 Group plc, on the acquisition of ecommerce specialists Williams Commerce (“WCL”) and B2B ecommerce platform, Cloudfy, as part of a long-term strategy to deepen its complete digital experience capabilities.
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Lewis Silkin has advised Splendid Communications on its acquisition of DIY Creative, the third agency to join the Splendid Collective
Deal
16 November 2023Lewis Silkin has advised media consultancy Splendid Communications on its acquisition of DIY Creative, streetwear fashion and action sports specialists, having recently also advised Splendid on its acquisitions of leading culture and entertainment PR agency, Riot Communications and youth, culture and music specialist Kingdom Collective.
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Government legislates to preserve EU-based discrimination law – what does this mean for employers?
16 November 2023The government has published draft regulations amending the Equality Act 2010 to ensure that discrimination protections derived from EU law are preserved after Brexit. Some of these changes are significant because they involve rights that have not regularly been applied in practice in the UK.
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Holiday pay regulations and the Worker Protection Act - In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 2
Podcast
15 November 2023Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a 10-minute coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.
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Financial promotion exemptions for high net worth individuals and sophisticated investors: HM Treasury publishes its response
15 November 2023HM Treasury has published its Response to the Consultation: Financial promotion exemptions for high net worth individuals and sophisticated investors (Consultation) which set out proposals to reform exemptions in the Financial Promotion Order 2005 (FPO) relating to high net worth individuals and sophisticated investors.
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Comparison between the Digital Services Act and the Online Safety Act 2023
14 November 2023The Online Safety Act recently received Royal Assent and is likely to come into force late next year. The Digital Services Act comes into force in EU member states, as well as the EEA in early 2024. How do these regimes overlap and differ and how can UK companies comply with both (particularly when many may think they are not in scope for the DSA, but they may well be)?
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AI and the impact it will have on the future of the music industry - Cliff Fluet writes for UK Music’s 2023 Economic report
Press
14 November 2023Cliff Fluet contributes a piece on AI and the impact it will have on the future of the music industry. The piece highlights the importance of understanding the benefits and tackling the downsides of AI, as well as ensuring that laws look to protect image, personality and other economic rights that attach to creatives.
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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: Key changes
10 November 2023In this article we identify, at a high level, the changes that the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act makes to UK company law; its practical effects are far reaching and introduce significant changes which will affect the day-to-day running of companies.
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Government to legislate on holiday entitlement and pay: here’s what it means for employers
09 November 2023EU rules on holiday pay will be kept, according to new regulations unveiled this week. For workers with irregular hours or who work part of the year, so-called ‘rolled-up’ holiday pay will be allowed and there’ll be a new system for calculating holiday entitlement. Our article looks at the new laws coming into force from 1 January 2024.
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Lewis Silkin has advised CACI on its acquisition of Cyber-Duck
Deal
09 November 2023Lewis Silkin has advised CACI, a leading data and technology solutions company, on its acquisition of UK digital transformation agency, Cyber-Duck.
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Government to legislate on changes to TUPE consultation requirements and to clarify record keeping requirements
09 November 2023The government has confirmed they will proceed with planned reforms to clarify that employers do not have to record daily working hours of workers and extend the limited circumstances when employers can consult with employees directly about a proposed TUPE transfer.
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People with convictions: changes to rules on the rehabilitation of offenders
08 November 2023Following changes to the rules on the rehabilitation of offenders, thousands of job seekers no longer need to disclose criminal records when applying for jobs. We look at how the rules around spent convictions have changed and how this could be a catalyst for employers to reconsider their approach to this issue.
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The Online Safety Act
Inbrief
08 November 2023The Online Safety Act introduces a new regulatory regime to address illegal and harmful content online. We are seeing more and more scrutiny in this area, with Australia, Ireland and the EU already passing new legislation, including the EU’s Digital Services Act.
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Lewis Silkin has advised Euronext listed Sopra Steria on its acquisition of Shared Services Connected Ltd
Deal
08 November 2023Lewis Silkin has acted for Sopra Steria Ltd on its acquisition of Shared Services Connected Ltd (SSCL), a joint venture founded by Sopra Steria Ltd and the Cabinet Office.
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Lewis Silkin has advised BGF on its £4 million investment into Victorian Sliders
Deal
08 November 2023Lewis Silkin has advised BGF on its £4 million investment into Victorian Sliders, the largest manufacturer of vertical sliding windows in Europe.
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Aaron MacGregor wins the Lewis Silkin student essay competition 2023
Press Release
07 November 2023We are excited to announce that Aaron Macgregor, a student from Blackburn College, is the winner of our annual student essay competition.
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Commitment and Collaboration - key takeaways from the Smart Building Show 2023
07 November 2023Smart tech and smart buildings are now becoming a priority for business leaders and owners, but the current climate challenges require commitment and collaboration. At the recent Smart Buildings show we learnt more on how smart buildings are part of a solution to a complex problem: