Feeding off a 'real espirit de corps', the 'exceptionally talented' team at Lewis Silkin remains a very popular choice among large UK and global private sector employers by dint of its high levels of commerciality, its cost-effectiveness (in part due to very effective implementation of legal technology) and overarching knowledge of domestic and international employment law issues. The 'super responsive' Lucy Lewis sets the tone for the rest of the practice, delivering 'technically excellent and commercially useful advice' to clients in core firmwide areas of focus (notably retail and marketing/advertising) particularly as it relates to large-scale restructuring projects and TUPE matters. As well as excelling in commercial outsourcing arrangements, the 'outstanding' Richard Moore often provides the employment support on transactions handled by the office's growing corporate offering. Managing associate Neil Dite, who brings a 'cool head to complicated matters', is also recommended, particularly in the context of international employment projects for manufacturing clients.
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- 'This growing team has a real esprit de corp; it is an infectious mix of understanding, drive and interest.'
- 'It is an exceptionally talented team.'
- 'I appreciate the accessibility of every member of the team, their responsiveness and the ability to see matters from a commercial as well as legal perspective.'
- 'The super responsive Lucy Lewis delivers technically excellent and commercially useful advice.'
- 'Both Neil Dite and Richard Moore are outstanding, bringing cool calm heads to complicated matters. Their ability to address client demands and expectations is unrivalled, and they both have an way of seeing matters three or four steps down the line, meaning their advice is tactical, commercial and correct!'
Key clients
- Marks & Spencer
- Daily Mail & General Trust Plc
- Havas
- Publicis
- Omnicom Group
- Rockwool
- Bus Shelters
Work highlights
- Advising an advertising agency on the exit of two founders of an agency they had recently acquired.
- Advising Banijay on the employment aspects of its acquisition of The Forge.
- Advising a tech company on a restructure and headcount reduction in over 15 jurisdictions.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Lucy Lewis
Other key lawyers
Richard Moore; Neil Dite; Amy Nevins