Lewis Silkin continues to excel in advising brand owners, agencies, talent, and social media platforms on commercial, IP, employment, and regulatory matters. The practice is jointly led by Geraint Lloyd-Taylor and Phil Hughes out of London. Lloyd-Taylor is well-known for his work in the advertising and marketing sector, as well as his expertise in regulatory issues; he has advised on crypto, online safety, and environmental issues for branded content and media. Hughes leverages his previous experience working at a digital talent management business to advise on commercial IP and contractual issues, and he has been key to advising clients on AI use in creative content.
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Testimonials
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‘We’ve had a long-standing relationship with Lewis Silkin and we continue to be impressed by their full-service offering. The team is consistently knowledgeable, very responsive, and we trust them with our legal matters. Their support and collaboration have been invaluable.’
‘Geraint Lloyd-Taylor is best in-class for advertising clearance.'
'Nick Bowie is very client-led and commercially-minded on trade mark clearance and has a pragmatic approach to risks.'
'Oliver Fairhurst is a really good strategist and forward thinking in terms of industry changes and good collaboration.'
'Brinsley Dresden is our long-standing relationship partner, one of the most respected in his field. Very responsive and personable.’
Key clients
- Netflix
Work highlights
Advised Netflix on a range of advertising, marketing, and branded content.
Advised a podcast production company on the full commercial spectrum, from drafting and reviewing contracts and advising on IP rights to handling various commercial agreements.
Advised a comedy talent agency on their contractual arrangements with their roster of talent and on their talent services deals with national media owners.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Geraint Lloyd Taylor; Cliff Fluet; Phil Hughes
Other key lawyers
Nick Bowie; Oliver Fairhurst; Brinsley Dresden