The Agenda

In this series, our Co-Heads of the Advertising & Marketing legal team, Brinsley Dresden, and Geraint Lloyd-Taylor, talk about advertising law, regulation, and anything that is interesting, unexpected, and important in the world of advertising marketing in the UK. In this first episode, Brinsley and Geraint explore key events from the Summer of 2024 through the lens of social responsibility, b...

Abi Frederick and James Walters talk about the new legal duty on employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment. With the law changing on 26 October, they explore what it means for leadership, how employers can get ready and some of the practical steps we are seeing businesses take. They also reflect on how a similar law in Australia has changed practice there. 

In this series, Joe Lythgoe and Ayesha Chanda from our M&A team, talk to experts from across Lewis Silkin - sharing their top tips and valuable insights – about selling creative businesses. This time, Joe and Ayesha sit down with Paul Rajput , Partner and Head of the Corporate team. With over 20 years of experience handling transactions in the creative sector, Paul specialises in helping adver...

Colin Leckey and Amy Russell Hughes discuss the big employment law changes announced in the King's Speech on 17 July. They talk through how day 1 unfair dismissal rights are likely to be put into practice, why employers will have more collective consultation programmes and what's wrong with the plans on equal pay. And they address the key question - is the UK becoming like France but wit...

This month’s episode features Colin and David discussing an EAT decision on waiving future claims in settlement agreements and a clue to Labour’s plans for outsourced workers.

In this episode, Pay Attention regulars Tom Heys and David Lorimer are joined by Ornella Patane, a partner at the Italian firm Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo. They discuss the existing “bollino rosa” reporting regime in Italy, how the Pay Transparency Directive will be implemented in Italy, the challenges that Italian employers will face, and what measures they can take in advance. 

Immigration was a crucial part of the Labour manifesto, now that they are in power listen to Supinder Sian and Naomi Hanrahan-Soar take stock of what they promised policy-wise on legal migration to the UK as well as other areas they think should top the agenda: A more evidence-led and cross-government approach to managing the numbers Immigration sponsorship with industrial strategy Digitalisation...

In the first episode of our new podcast series for HR professionals, Anna Bond and Lucy Hendley explore the complexities of upholding company culture while navigating the tensions that arise within a diverse community. They explore the legal landscape surrounding the expression of beliefs in the workplace and offer practical strategies for employers to manage these challenges effectively, ensuring...

In episode 3 of “Pay Attention”, Tom Heys, David Lorimer and David Hopper explore the significant impact of the role of workers’ representatives in the Pay Transparency Directive. They discuss how reps will gain unprecedented access to pay data, empowering them to more strongly challenge employers on pay equity. The trio sheds light on the new dynamics and how employers can help ensure a smooth wo...

In this series, Joe Lythgoe and Ayesha Chanda from our M&A team, talk to experts from across Lewis Silkin - sharing their top tips and valuable insights – about selling creative businesses. During this episode in the series, Joe and Ayesha chat to Michael Birchall, an Associate in our Employee Incentives team, to discuss EMI options and key considerations on an exit. 

In the third episode of our podcast series AI 101, Oliver Fairhurst and Sally Hughes discuss what IP rights might subsist in AI generated content, what risks of infringement there might be in using AI generated works and AI from a contractual perspective.

This month’s discussion is a general election special covering the employment law changes the Labour party would introduce if it wins the election next month.  

The impact of the new Pay Transparency Directive extends beyond gender pay gap reporting, also granting a swathe of new rights for employees to access information about pay. In Episode 2 of “Pay Attention”, Tom, David and Síobhra discuss how these new rights – often overlooked in discussions about the Pay Transparency Directive – could be transformative. Employers need to start preparing for much...

In this series, Joe Lythgoe and Ayesha Chanda from our M&A team, talk to experts from across Lewis Silkin - sharing their top tips and valuable insights – about selling creative businesses.  In the first episode of the series, Joe and Ayesha chat to Jo Evans , Lewis Silkin’s Chair and Corporate Partner. Jo has more than 20 years’ experience advising sellers across a range of creative sectors i...

This month’s podcast features Colin and David discussing the takeaways from two recent EAT decisions on holiday pay and reasonable adjustments.  

This month’s podcast features Lucy and Sean discussing the results of our very own IHELC return to office survey as well as what to watch out for with the National Minimum Wage rise which took effect this month. 

Kathy Granby and Matthew Rowbotham, both Partners in our Tax, Rewards and Incentives team join us for the second in their podcast series to discuss share options and incentives. Share incentives are commonly used as a recruitment or retention tool by all types of companies. from startups to large multinationals both private and listed. But what’s the difference between share incentives, share sche...

In the second episode of our podcast series AI 101, Tarun Tawakley and Becky Jobling consider some of the implications of using AI in employment related decisions. How can employers retain trust, avoid bias and explain decisions? Please see our insight on Explainability and AI and our case study on Discrimination and bias in AI recruitment.

In the first introductory episode of our podcast series AI 101, Oliver Fairhurst and JJ Shaw explain some the key concepts and terminology behind this technology. They also touch on the wide ranging challenges – from IP rights to biased data – the users, lawyers and regulators are grappling with. 

This month’s podcast features Colin and Tarun discussing an employment tribunal decision on handling controversial or offensive beliefs in the workplace and the new statutory guidance on fire and rehire.

Kathy Granby and Matthew Rowbotham from our Tax, Rewards and Incentives team discuss the increasing popularity of moving to employee ownership, with a focus on Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). 

This month’s podcast features Sally and David discussing the new legislation extending priority status in redundancies to pregnant employees and those returning from family leave plus an EAT decision on early workforce consultation. 

This month’s podcast features Colin and Tarun discussing the new and upcoming changes to employment law that will be on the agenda for in-house employment lawyers in 2024. 

In the inaugural episode of our "Pay Attention” series, we delve into the EU’s groundbreaking Pay Transparency Directive. Join us as we explore the origins of the directive, its underlying principles, and the potential impact it holds for employers across the EU. Tom Heys, David Lorimer and Siobhra Rush come together to discuss some of the big issues arising from the new Directive. 

The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) and Prudential Regulation Authority (“PRA”) are looking to re-emphasise the regulators’ position that non-financial misconduct is misconduct for regulatory purposes. On the agenda today, we briefly discuss the fitness and propriety and conduct rules requirements, as well as the forthcoming guidance ahead of the consultation closing date on 18 December. Find...