Lewis Silkin

Commercial

I am proud to lead our firm with Richard Miskella. Alongside my leadership role, I advise my clients on the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements, and the exploitation of IP rights and content. My clients include brand owners, content creators, communications agencies and media platforms. I am included as a leading lawyer in the field of advertising and brand reputation in Legal 500, and have been listed as a leading lawyer in Chambers for 20 years (and am now recognised as an Eminent Practitioner). Social mobility is a topic close to my heart; if you're considering a career in law but think your background might make that difficult, do get in touch.

Trained Edge Ellison (now Squire Patton Boggs) 1997-99; qualified 1999; assistant Hammonds (Squire Patton Boggs) 1999-2002; associate Baker & McKenzie, Sydney (practising Australian law) 2003; associate Lewis Silkin 2004-08; partner Lewis Silkin 2008 to present. Speaks regularly at conferences on advertising, commercial contracts and social media.

Longfield School, Darlington; Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, Darlington; Nottingham University (1996 LLB Hons 2:1); Nottingham Law School (1997 LPC – Distinction).

Outside of work, Jo lives in St Albans and spends most of her time being a chauffeur to her twin sons and generally running around after them.