Past events

Lewis Silkin's network for up and coming HR professionals in law firms is back with a networking, learning and discussion session focussing on immigration issues in a law firms’ context.

Workplace harassment complaints can be among the most challenging issues for employers and HR professionals to navigate.

Two major changes to harassment law are happening on 30 October that will affect all employers. The duty to prevent sexual harassment is being strengthened to require “all” reasonable steps, and liability for harassment by third parties is being introduced.

Two major changes to harassment law are happening on 30 October that will affect all employers. The duty to prevent sexual harassment is being strengthened to require “all” reasonable steps, and liability for harassment by third parties is being introduced. Join us for our webinar on 20 October to hear about what these changes mean in practice and explore how to minimise the risks of workplace harassment.

Join our Ireland employment law update webinar, where our experts will explore the latest legislative and case law developments, key workplace trends, and what employers should be preparing for in 2026 and beyond. Whether you have operations in Ireland or simply want to stay informed, this session will provide valuable insights into the evolving employment law landscape.

Join us for our fourth Workplace Privacy conference – a fantastic opportunity to catch up with peers, hear the latest practical takeaways from experts and specialist workplace privacy lawyers from the UK and beyond and find out what's on the horizon.

The Government's continuing agenda of wide-ranging changes to immigration law are expected to have a huge impact on most UK businesses this year. In this session, we will provide a roundup of what’s happening in immigration law and what it means in practice, so you can understand the effects on your business and how to proactively respond.

With significant changes to unfair dismissal on the horizon, many organisations are now focussed on strategic workforce planning and risk management, both for the remainder of this year under current laws and bearing in mind the new legal landscape from January 2027.

Employment and immigration laws have become complex in recent years with increasing influences from geopolitical and societal developments. HR and global mobility professionals will likely need an awareness of both areas to stay ahead.

From 30 October, trade unions will gain new rights to access workplaces in order to campaign and recruit members, both physically and digitally. This will be a fundamental change which will affect all but the smallest employers. It is intended to give unions a ‘foot in the door’ in businesses which aren’t currently unionised.

Join our next Global mobility & international immigration community meeting – an online forum for HR and Global Mobility professionals, in-house employment lawyers and others overseeing global mobility programmes to share insights and connect with peers.

This in-person session will provide practical guidance on conducting workplace investigations, covering the full process from start to finish.

Join us for AI Agenda 2026 - an exclusive event delving into the opportunities and challenges of AI integration, commercialisation and innovation.

Join us at our upcoming in-person Employment Law Academy designed for junior and mid-level HR professionals, HR Directors who are new to the UK and Heads of Legal who are new to employment matters. This two-day course enables you to increase your knowledge and focus on key areas of employment law in depth.

Join Lewis Silkin's Jen Dinmore and Alex Meloy for a webinar exploring the upcoming changes to subscription contract rules under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act).

What would you do if a key employee walked out the door with your most valuable business assets?

In today’s climate of shifting markets and evolving workforce needs, global mobility has become both a challenge and an opportunity.

The UK's right to work rules are set for their most significant expansion and overhaul in years. From 1 October 2026, employers will need to make substantial changes to their right to work processes or face financial penalties and reputational damage for non-compliance.

With the time limit for bringing Employment Tribunal claims doubling from three to six months from October 2026, your chances of facing a claim are likely to increase. The system is already very busy and many hearings continue to take place remotely.

Join our next Global mobility & international immigration community meeting – an online forum for HR and Global Mobility professionals, in-house employment lawyers and others overseeing global mobility programmes to share insights and connect with peers.

Our 21st annual Managing an International Workforce conference is back.

On 19 June 2026, a new data subject right is activated to individuals in UK data protection law - the right to complain.  In turn, organisations who are data controllers (employers and more) are required to have a complaints handling process and to deal with these complaints effectively.

Automation isn't about replacing legal, it's about reducing friction so your team can move faster and do more with less.

Lewis Silkin will be attending and hosting at London International Disputes Week on 1-5 June 2026.

Our Employment Law Academy is designed for junior and mid-level HR professionals, HR Directors who are new to the UK and Heads of Legal who are new to employment matters, this course enables you to increase your knowledge and focus on key areas of employment law in depth.

As AI tools become embedded in everyday working life, HR teams face new challenges, from employees using AI in grievances and recruitment processes to its growing presence in tribunal litigation. Join us for a practical session on how to harness AI's benefits while managing the risks.

Back by popular demand, and in our new one full day format our Data, Privacy and Cyber Academy will be structured across six sessions that will guide you through the essentials and help you understand the rapidly evolving landscape in the data, privacy, and cyber field.

Our upcoming patent round up webinar will explore the most significant developments shaping European and UK patent practice this year.

Our next in-house tech lawyers' club event is going to be a departure from the usual format, with guest speakers joining us from ISG.

The removal of the cap on unfair dismissal compensation from 1 January 2027 is a seismic change. Along with the reduction of the qualifying service period to six months this will affect all employers. It will be essential to understand the new rules in order to avoid costly claims.

Join us at our next Immigration Law Academy where we will equip you with practical guidance and keep you firmly ahead of the curve on the key recent and upcoming changes to immigration law.

Lewis Silkin will be attending the International Trade Mark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting on 2 May – 6 May 2026.

Join us and MCS Group on 30 April 2026 at Catalyst's stunning new space on Bedford Street for an exclusive evening unpacking the results of their recent survey into AI and the future of work in Northern Ireland.

Join us for the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance - Global Conference 2026 on Thursday 30th April. The theme of this year’s conference is “Opportunities and challenges in global advertising”. We are delighted to be hosting the event at the elegant May Fair Hotel in the heart of London’s West End.

As brands and their marketing agencies make their final push to capitalise on World Cup momentum, it is crucial to ensure that tactical campaigns stay creative, effective, and fully compliant.

With flexible working requests on the rise, and many organisations facing challenges around in-office presence and/or hybrid working, this is a key topic we are seeing front of mind for our clients and their employees.

Comparative advertising can be a powerful marketing tool, but it carries significant legal and regulatory risk. In this webinar, Lewis Silkin partner Oliver Fairhurst will be joined by Flora Joll (Strategy Director, JOAN Creative) to explore what amounts to comparative advertising, the key UK rules that govern it, and the practical issues that arise when advertisers refer to competitors, their products or their branding.

Our upcoming Trade Mark Round Up webinar will explore the most significant recent trade mark cases and the emerging filing trends shaping current practice.

The Government's agenda of wide-ranging changes to immigration law are expected to affect most UK businesses this year. In this session, we will provide an employer-focused roundup to help you understand the effects on your business and how you can proactively respond.

We're excited to be hosting our next in-person event in Glasgow on the 25 March 2026.

Join us for our regular employer-focused roundup of the latest developments in employment law.

Every single day, employers handle a significant amount of personal information. The collection of data begins from the moment a job advertisement is posted and continues even after an employee leaves the company. Data is collected, used and stored throughout the entire employment cycle.

Understanding IP is an essential ingredient for creating competitive advantage, innovation and future growth. Our workshops will upskill you to operate in this always developing field.

Restructuring in Asia-Pacific: Workforce restructuring in East Asia: Common pitfalls, best practices and employer strategies

Join our webinar on Thursday 12th March at 4pm where Bryony Long, Rupam Davé, Mark Hersey, and Gary Kibel will discuss the latest adtech and online advertising trends and developments in the UK, the EU and the US. 

We will kick-off the new year with a roundup of the latest developments in APAC employment law.

Join us at our upcoming in-person Employment Law Academy! Designed for junior and mid-level HR professionals, HR Directors who are new to the UK and Heads of Legal who are new to employment matters, this two-day course enables you to increase your knowledge and focus on key areas of employment law in depth.

The best video game collaborations create an engaging experience which can reach audiences in a more meaningful and impactful way than many other forms of traditional advertising and marketing.

We're excited to kick off our international privacy series with a dive into the current hot topics in US privacy & AI law with guest speaker Gary Kibel, Partner at Davis+Gilbert.

In the next instalment of our Global Mobility series we tackle cross-border employment fundamentals across the UAE, USA and UK.

Join us at our next Advanced Employment Law Academy, a half-day session discussing conflict resolution as well as the legal and practical issues that arise when settling disputes. 

Our flagship UK conference focusing on HR and employment law developments shaping your workforce and the challenges on the horizon.

Following a recent prosecution for breaches of fair employment monitoring requirements in Northern Ireland, join us for a refresher on fair employment obligations and what they mean for your organisation. We’ll cover key requirements, the risks of non-compliance, and practical steps to reduce regulatory and reputational exposure.  

In today’s digital landscape, a cyber attack can threaten not only your data but also your organisation’s reputation and expose it to liability.  We will cover how to respond to such threats.

Our Consumer Law Academy is essential training for in-house lawyers and other legal professionals for whom understanding and advising on consumer law is an important part of their role.  

As the government plans to extend the time limit for bringing Employment Tribunal claims to six months, your chances of facing a claim are likely to increase. The system is already very busy and many hearings are taking place entirely online.

We’re delighted to invite you to our next Global Mobility and International Immigration Community Meeting — an online forum for HR and Global Mobility professionals, in-house employment lawyers and others overseeing global mobility programmes to share insights and connect with peers.

There’s never a dull moment in the ever-changing world of advertising and marketing, so please join us for our annual review of the key legal and regulatory developments from 2025 and our look ahead to what’s coming up in 2026.

With the Employment Rights Bill finally receiving Royal Assent to become the Employment Rights Act 2025, we will discuss how the law is changing and what practical steps are recommended to get ready, including what we can learn from any detailed consultations that have been published so far.

The government is making swift progress with rolling out the reforms outlined in its wide-ranging immigration white paper, with a flurry of activity happening over the last couple of months. The results of this work are due to hit early next year, with the potential to catch many on the back foot.

Want to learn more about a Training Contract at Lewis Silkin LLP?

Join us for a half-day session delving into the detail of privilege.

Increase your knowledge and focus on key areas of employment law in depth, with real examples, filmed case studies and group discussions.

When most people think of commercial law, they picture London skyscrapers and international mega-deals - but there’s a vibrant legal world beyond the capital. National law firms, often headquartered or spread across key UK cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol, offer top-tier legal work, diverse client bases, and deeply embedded community relationships.

Want to learn more about life in a law firm?

Together with Maitland Chambers and Ogier, we are hosting a panel discussion as part of LIIARC 2025.