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Provided by Lewis Silkin

Media & Entertainment
In today’s connected, content-driven world, media & entertainment businesses face a continuous challenge to push the boundaries, create new opportunities, adapt swiftly to disruption and defend their rights.

Among the forces at play are the proliferation of distribution channels, the pervasiveness of social media, the demand for authenticity, the rise of streaming, and the fast pace of market change. In order to maximise value, protect brand and talent, and minimise risk, carefully planned commercial strategies, well-protected and fully exploited intellectual property rights, and water-tight contractual agreements are a necessity.

For us, the creative business is our business, and our team is top-ranked for its expertise in the media & entertainment space. We work with the biggest names in the business and innovative new entrants to the market, as well as the major brands who are looking to capitalise on emerging opportunities in this sphere. From music and film, to publishing and gaming and from broadcasting and television to theatre and live entertainment, our large, dedicated team – many of whom have worked within the industry– enables us to deliver sound advice and develop practical solutions for our clients.

Chambers Review

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Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Lewis Silkin is a pre-eminent advertising and marketing practice which acts for many of the major global advertising agency networks, along with other leading agencies and advertisers. The firm is also active in the gaming space, advising on development and licensing agreements. It frequently represents trade groups and associations in various media sectors. The team demonstrates additional expertise in music, film and TV, with a presence in digital media.

Work Highlights

  • Lewis Silkin advised Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in response to a complaint filed by AdFree Cities with the Advertising Standards Authority. The complaint alleged that RSPCA's “For Every Kind” advertising campaign was misleading because it did not make any mention of the RSPCA Assured Scheme, which administers animal welfare standards on farms.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jo Farmer
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Jo Farmer
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Eminent Practitioners
Jo Farmer serves as joint managing partner of Lewis Silkin. She assists brands with negotiating commercial contracts, as well as protecting their IP rights and content. She is one of the foremost specialists in social media advertising and the role of influencers in marketing campaigns.
Brinsley Dresden
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Brinsley Dresden
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Brinsley Dresden leads Lewis Silkin's advertising and marketing sector group. He has over two decades of experience advising brands and agencies on all manner of copyright issues, commercial agreements, regulation and disputes.

Brinsley is a superb lawyer. He is tactical, knowledgeable, approachable, and efficient. No question too small or issue too big. A very safe pair of hands.

Brinsley is the first person to call when you have an urgent advertising and marketing matter.

Geraint Lloyd-Taylor
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Geraint Lloyd-Taylor
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Geraint Lloyd-Taylor works with brands, advertising and creative agencies on commercial arrangements and regulatory compliance, and represents clients in defence of ASA complaints. He is also developing a niche in the emerging influencer and social media market, including advising on disclosure investigations.

Geraint is always available and incredibly in tune with what's happening in his area. He's really excited about the area he works in. He's a key player in the advertising area.

He has a brilliant ability to provide practical solutions to complex problems.

Jeremy Summers
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Jeremy Summers
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Jeremy Summers advises clients in music, theatre and live events on all manner of commercial and licensing arrangements. He particularly specialises in IP matters, both contentious and non-contentious.
Cliff Fluet
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Cliff Fluet
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Cliff Fluet works at the intersection of music and digital media. He offers comprehensive advice on the treatment of music copyright and brand content by streaming services and multimedia platforms.

Cliff is extremely versatile and a great person.

Cliff is a true visionary in the industry. He is well respected, thoughtful and committed to those who he works with.

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UK-wide

Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing

Jo Farmer
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Jo Farmer
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Eminent Practitioners
Brinsley Dresden
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Brinsley Dresden
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Band 1
Geraint Lloyd-Taylor
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Geraint Lloyd-Taylor
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Band 2
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious

Cliff Fluet
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Cliff Fluet
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Band 4
Media & Entertainment: Theatre & Live Events

Jeremy Summers
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Jeremy Summers
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Band 2