England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Lewis Silkin
Lewis Silkin is a regular advisor to major and independent film and television clients on matters pertaining to talent engagement, content creation, finance, production and exploitation. The team’s contentious capabilities – where Neil Parkes is the main point of contact – include reputation management and defamation, as well as the protection and enforcement of brands and IP rights. Parkes has particular expertise in online content protection strategies and often acts for media giants such as Sky, the Motion Picture Association and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment. He co-heads the practice with the employment-focused Russell Brimelow.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'There is consistent strength and depth across the board. They have an excellent range of partners and associates who know the media sector well and are always my go-to for commercial, good value advice.'
Key clients
- Sky
- All 3 Media
- Freemantle Media
- United Agents
- Banijay
- Motion Picture Association
- Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment
- Shinfield Studios Limited
Work highlights
- Advising Sky on the action taken against those who engage in commercial-scale streaming piracy of their copyright-protected broadcast content.
- Advising Freemantle Media on the IP that underlies the global brand ‘Got Talent Franchise’.
- Advising Shinfield Studios on the contractual issues associated with the construction of their studio complex within the Thames Valley Science Park.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Russell Brimelow, Neil Parkes