Advertising & Marketing
United Kingdom
07 May 2025
Working with a range of sports clubs, luxury and chain restaurants, and holiday companies, Lewis Silkin advises on an array of issues, including data security, privacy, IP, brand management, franchising, licensing and employment within its hotel and leisure offering. The team is spearheaded by London duo Julia Poulter and Anna Sella. Poulter deals with commercial property mandates, including landlord and tenant work, acquisitions and disposals, property management work and development, while Sella is noted for her expertise in immigration and employment matters.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Every individual who we work with at LS is supportive, knowledgeable and excellent at guiding our thinking.’
‘Laura Farnsworth - a genuine partner in every sense of the word when working with her.’
‘We primarily use Lewis Silkin for their expertise in dealing with all things Privacy. The team's knowledge of the Hospitality and Leisure industry is excellent and shines through in their high quality, practical and creative advice. The friendly, approachable team are a pleasure to work with, always responsive with smart, joined-up advice across the board. ’
Key clients
- Cineworld
- Ascot Racecourse
- Secret Garden Party
- Pillar Wellness
- The British Fashion Council
- Skyscanner Ltd
- Hawksmoor Restaurants
- Pizza Express Restaurants
- Stanley Dock / Titanic Hotel
- Britannia Hotels
Work highlights
Advised the Rugby Football Union on the corporate, structuring and regulatory considerations relevant to the establishment of a professional women's rugby league.
Advised the CEO of Culture Trip, a premium small-group curated travel company, on a management buyout.
Acting for Flat Iron Steak in respect of its global trade mark expansion of the FLAT IRON family of trademarks including its policing and enforcement.
Lawyers
Practice head
Julia Poulter; Anna Sella
Other key lawyers
Laura Farnsworth