Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing
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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
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 assisted Bonne Terre, trading as Sky Bet, with the defence of an investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority into the appearance of Gary Neville in an advertising campaign for Sky Bet.
Strengths
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"Lewis Silkin provide a truly excellent service. They are deeply insightful in their understanding of advertising agency requirements and of the regulatory bodies and their codes."
"They have respected and vast experience in the industry and are very trustworthy. They are quick and efficient and we feel we are in safe hands."
"They are far and above one of best media and entertainment practices in the UK. They have a really good team who are very experienced and know their stuff."
"Lewis Silkin's main strengths are their knowledge of the industry, ability to see the bigger picture, commerciality and commitment to arriving at a successful resolution. Great talent at all levels."
"The team have outstanding commercial acumen when it comes to understanding the pace and pressures of running a successful advertising agency. They offer us a highly personal service."
"Lewis Silkin provide a truly excellent service. They are deeply insightful in their understanding of advertising agency requirements and of the regulatory bodies and their codes."
"They have respected and vast experience in the industry and are very trustworthy. They are quick and efficient and we feel we are in safe hands."
"They are far and above one of best media and entertainment practices in the UK. They have a really good team who are very experienced and know their stuff."
"Lewis Silkin's main strengths are their knowledge of the industry, ability to see the bigger picture, commerciality and commitment to arriving at a successful resolution. Great talent at all levels."
"The team have outstanding commercial acumen when it comes to understanding the pace and pressures of running a successful advertising agency. They offer us a highly personal service."
Notable 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.
"Jo really stands out. I work with her and she is terrific."
"No one compares to Jo."
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 personable, an expert in his field, and he understands the internal pressures of working in an agency. His advice is succinct, strategic and prompt. We really enjoy working with him."
"I wouldn't for one moment consider going to anyone else for the type of service that Brinsley has provided to me for many years."
"Brinsley is very experienced and knowledgeable."
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 at the forefront of industry changes so we feel ahead of the curve when seeking his advice, and he is a delight to work with."
"Geraint is an outstanding advertising lawyer who is very highly regarded internationally. He is extremely smart, responsive, practical and has depth of experience."
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.
"Jeremy is thorough, concise, knowledgeable, commercially minded and enjoyable to work with."
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 combines great experience with practical advice and a keen sense of the commercial realities."
"Cliff is an excellent lawyer and we feel in extremely safe hands. His willingness and ability to facilitate us and work with us has been crucial to our current success."
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