Advertising & Marketing
United Kingdom
19 September 2025
Lewis Silkin‘s team advises its roster of clients, well-known across leisure, retail and hospitality, on a range of matters relating to employment and IP. The team also advises on significant hotel ventures. The ’brilliant’ Anna Sella heads up the team alongside Alan Hunt, who handles commercial contracts, IP and tech transactions. Former co-head Julia Poulter departed the practice in September 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Staffed by experienced senior colleagues. The service generally of everyone I have encountered at Lewis Silkin has been excellent.'
'I feel like they really take the time to understand the business you are in.'
‘Anna Sella in particular is brilliant - accommodating, flexible, prompt and a great sounding board as well as technical legal adviser. She has really got to grips with our business and understands it and tailors her advice accordingly.’
‘We work with Lewis Silkin on employment, immigration and data protection matters. Each team is very knowledgeable and, as importantly, very pragmatic.'
‘Laura Farnsworth, I completely trust. Responsive and manages risk very well.'
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
Advising a client on its internal AI policy and governance, including the use of generative AI tools.
Assisting a client with patent fillings in beverage dispensing technologies, including “smart” and touchless dispensers, and the use of AI technologies.
Acting for a client in respect of its global trade mark expansion of the flat iron family of trade marks, together with policing and enforcement of those trademarks.
Practice head
Anna Sella; Alan Hunt
Other key lawyers
Laura Farnsworth