LEWIS SILKIN
Selling Points
Specialists in Employment and Creative Industries: A leading firm in employment law, with niche expertise in sectors like media, advertising, and creative industries, which often intersect with sports.
Comprehensive Client Portfolio: Serves a diverse range of clients, from Premier League football clubs to media giants and Magic Circle law firms.
International Reach: Strong UK presence complemented by an office in Hong Kong, providing access to global markets.
Small Trainee Intake: Allows for a highly personalized and focused training experience, fostering close mentoring relationships.
Sustainability Commitment: The firm’s new office is part of the UK’s first mixed-use regeneration scheme targeting net zero emissions, reflecting its forward-thinking ethos.
Key Clients
Premier League football clubs: Arsenal FC, Brighton & Hove Albion
Rugby Football Union (RFU)
Ascot Racecourse
Work Highlights
Rugby Football Union: Advised on the creation of Premier Women’s Rugby (PWR), a new league structure for the highest level of women’s domestic rugby in England, showcasing its expertise in governance and league structuring.
Tottenham Hotspur FC: Represented Ange Postecoglou in his high-profile appointment as head coach in June 2023, highlighting its strengths in employment and regulatory matters.
CCA Base: Supported on key player contracts, transfers, and regulatory compliance, including navigating the new FIFA agent regulations introduced in January 2023, underlining its knowledge of global football regulations..
Application Deadlines
Training Contract: 15 January 2025