Alan Hunt > Lewis Silkin > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Lewis Silkin handles both theatre and publishing matters across a number of sub-sectors, from live music and theatre, to print, digital, broadcast and social media. On the publishing front, the firm handles a mix of commercial, IP, data protection and defamation matters, while on the performing arts side, its advice centres on live events, such as fashion shows and festivals, and related contractual mandates, including agreements with talent and sponsors, and disputes. IP expert Jeremy Summers handles both contentious and non-contentious matters concerning productions and major live events, while deputy head of the media and entertainment practice Alan Hunt specialises in commercial and IP matters for the entertainment, fashion and media sectors. Adam Glass leads on media litigation matters and Simon Entwistle advises on a range of publishing issues. JJ Shaw has recently assisted with podcast development and talent deals, image rights, and IP licensing.

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.

Lewis Silkin stands out for its work in the media and entertainment space, and is described as a ‘market leader in media law’, often working on brand partnership and sponsorship agreements. The team is overseen by James Gill, whose key strengths include data privacy, which is incorporated into his advice on agency and franchising agreements. Joint managing partner Jo Farmer has a niche in media buying contracts, evidence of the group’s wider expertise in this area. Alan Hunt, an IP law specialist, is adept at handling supply contracts work. Alex Meloy is also instrumental to the group’s work involving consumer law, including advising on marketing agreements.