UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Lewis Silkin
The Lewis Silkin Commercial team is well known in the market for its dedicated team of first class specialists who advise on the full range of commercial work, with a special focus on creative, media and technology work. Our clients range from start-ups, high growth businesses, investors and SMEs to global businesses. We've particular expertise in the advertising, media technology, entertainment, sport, retail and professional services sectors.
Our skillsets cover all forms of media, publishing, adtech, client agency, sports, IP licensing, sponsorship and image rights through to agency, distribution, franchising outsourcing, logistics, e-commerce, consumer, gaming, sponsorship and entertainment.
We provide commercially savvy advice in a manner that suits your needs and delivered in a style that suits you. We cut through the complexities and help you to manage risk and achieve your goals.
We tailor our service to your style and your budget, which might mean an end-to-end service on a complex project or a simple 'red flag' report of key risks. In line with our strategy of offering innovative services, we offer services to suit different needs and price points, one of which is LS Assist, which is a low cost, fixed fee, high-quality service supporting certain routine or day-to-day commercial legal needs.
We stand out in having dedicated, specialist commercial and consumer law experts whose experience is sector-specific, with many of our lawyers having worked in-house.
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Lewis Silkin advises on complex commercial contracts in sectors including retail, advertising and technology. Its team is adept at representing clients ranging from blue-chip companies to startups. It exhibits strength in the negotiation of manufacturing and distribution agreements as well as commercial joint ventures.
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Lewis Silkin advised Peloton on its commercial contracts covering its domestic and international routes to market offering.
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The department are incredibly responsive and are able to turnaround solid advice quickly. The advice is succinct and to the point, and takes into account our specific business needs and nuances.
They have deep industry knowledge and unwavering dedication to the client. Their ability to navigate complex commercial contracts with both legal precision and a commercial mindset sets them apart.
They are exceptional at cross-team knowledge sharing, and their efficiencies ensure we get in-depth advice that is succinct and all-encompassing.
The team are highly technical and competent and have a depth of knowledge that is impressive across multiple areas. They are highly responsive and provide commercial and practical advice.
They take a pragmatic, efficient and collaborative approach. They look for a win-win situation while looking after their clients' best interests.
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James Gill actively undertakes sophisticated commercial contracts work. He represents clients from a range of sectors such as media, technology and pharmaceuticals.
He provides pragmatic and thorough advice with the business and its individual needs at the forefront.
James is super commercial and helps us effectively and efficiently including complex commercial negotiations and last-minute requests.
James is just brilliant.
Alan Hunt handles a wide range of commercial transactions. He regularly advises clients on licensing and compliance matters. He is adept at representing companies in matters concerning IP and IT contracts.
He is a very pragmatic and commercial lawyer and very attuned to the realities of a business.
Alan is absolutely first class.
Commercial Contracts
Head of Commercial Contracts
Provided by Lewis Silkin
Alex Kelham
Brinsley Dresden
Cliff Fluet
Geraint Lloyd-Taylor
JJ Shaw
Jo Farmer
Laura Harper
Phil Hughes
Rebecca Moore
Roch Glowacki
James Gill
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