Geraint Lloyd-Taylor > Lewis Silkin > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Lewis Silkin is a go-to firm for advertisers, advertising agencies, technology companies and tech platforms seeking advice on regulatory, compliance and commercial work – including client, agency, influencer and talent agreements, as well as sponsorships and AdTech vendor agreements. Due to its regular dealings with the ASA and Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the team is well versed in defending clients in complaints from regulators and challenging regulatory decisions through appeal procedures and litigation. Noted for its ‘deep bench, incredible expertise, extensive experience‘, the practice is co-led by advertising and marketing experts Brinsley Dresden and Geraint Lloyd-Taylor. Brinsley, a reference for major brands and advertising agencies on regulatory issues, is seen handling a growing number of greenwashing and advertising law claims, while Lloyd-Taylor is recognised for his work with global brands, platforms and media owners as well as influencers, defending their campaigns and branded content from investigation by regulators. A specialist in media buying contracts, Jo Farmer often advises brands and agencies on negotiations. Giles Crown recently left the practice.

Lewis Silkin‘s social media and digital content practice provides commercial, IP, regulatory and employment advice to major global streamers and social media platforms. The group is also well placed to advise talent – both influencers and creators – on key contractual and regulatory issues. Music expert Cliff Fluet and commercial and IP specialist Alan Hunt jointly lead the wider group. Brinsley Dresden oversees the advertising and marketing team alongside Geraint Lloyd-Taylor, who also heads up the regulatory group.