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The application process for Simkins’ training contracts for September 2027 is closing soon!

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Simkins appoints three new Partners

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 28 March 2025

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Dressing down for Glow Up copyright claim

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Tackling the new Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence: What the Sport Industry Needs to Know

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 21 March 2025

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Missing in action – journalist pays for failure to file defence in "Sex for Grades" libel case

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Commonhold White Paper: property ownership transformed

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Simkins advises leading software company on new landmark office premises

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 14 March 2025

Best collaboration award: Recomme x Oliver Spencer

Simkins client Recomme awarded 'Best Collaboration' at the People, Planet & Purpose Awards

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High Court ruling in The 1975's favour: band members not personally liable for Good Vibes Festival controversy

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 7 March 2025

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Further consultation launched on advertising restrictions for “less healthy” food and drink

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Entertainment Technology Briefing: March 2025

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Omni-Shambles – TV format claim fails against Baby Cow

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 28 February 2025

February 28, 2025

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How employers can reduce the risk of workplace 'banter' becoming bullying or harassment

February 27, 2025

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'Grief Tech' in marketing: Black Mirror or golden opportunity?

February 24, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 21 February 2025

February 21, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 14 February 2025

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Not like the movies: why Hollywood couples don't work out

February 11, 2025

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Transgender Updates: February 2025

February 10, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 7 February 2025

February 7, 2025

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How the Sara Sharif decision aligns transparency in the Family Courts with the wider justice system

February 7, 2025

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Four Simkins lawyers ranked in Spear's Reputation Lawyers Index 2025

February 5, 2025

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Entertainment Technology Briefing: February 2025

February 4, 2025

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Protect your information - Companies House changes

February 4, 2025

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Deborah Jeff interviewed on BBC News at Ten about the naming of the judges involved in the Sara Sharif proceedings

February 3, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 31 January 2025

January 31, 2025

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Property reforms to watch out for this year

January 30, 2025

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A different kettle of fish – performance artist kippered by his red herrings

January 28, 2025

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Duke of Sussex settles with NGN over unlawful information gathering

January 27, 2025

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NGN offers the Duke of Sussex a "full and unequivocal apology"

January 23, 2025

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Demystifying accusations of parental alienation

January 21, 2025

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Copyright and AI – UK government consults on balancing act, while seemingly backing AI

January 20, 2025

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Sara Sharif appeal highlights the need to balance open justice and privacy in the family courts

January 17, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 17 January 2025

January 17, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 10 January 2025

January 10, 2025

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Navigating Liability Limits: Key Lessons from 2024

January 9, 2025

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Entertainment Technology Briefing: January 2025

January 7, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 3 January 2025

January 3, 2025

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McLaren, Alex Palou and a reported $30m breach of contract dispute

January 3, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 20 December 2024

December 20, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 13 December 2024

December 13, 2024

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The Observer sale to Tortoise Media - the hard work starts now

December 11, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 6 December 2024

December 6, 2024

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Subscription contracts: consultation opens on new regime under the DMCCA

December 5, 2024

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Entertainment Technology Briefing: December 2024

December 3, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 29 November 2024

November 29, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 22 November 2024

November 22, 2024

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UKIPO pressure mounts following SkyKick bad faith ruling

November 22, 2024

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Football tycoon Ken Bates scores in libel claim against Tom Rubython and BusinessF1

November 22, 2024

Companies House changes – Dates for your diary

November 20, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 15 November 2024

November 15, 2024

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Sky Kick-ed - Supreme Court rules on bad faith in trade mark applications

November 15, 2024

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Simkins advises Virgin Music Group on its acquisition of Outdustry

November 14, 2024

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Simkins client MBK Productions achieves nine BIFA nominations for 'The Outrun'

November 12, 2024

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Gurpreet Sanghera appointed trustee of Finding Rhythms

November 11, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 8 November 2024

November 8, 2024

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Keeping pace with science and ethics – how IVF legislation tells the story of a legal system giving chase

November 7, 2024

Simkins recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2025

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Simkins recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2025

November 7, 2024

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Maternity leave and its enduring impact on the gender pay gap – what can we do to bridge the divide?

November 5, 2024

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Entertainment Technology Briefing: November 2024

November 5, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 1 November 2024

November 1, 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: Increases to Capital Gains Tax and Business Asset Disposal Relief rates – is it time to sell?

October 30, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 25 October 2024

October 25, 2024

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Fashionably dressed down – CMA targets greenwashing in the rag trade

October 23, 2024

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Simkins teams up with industry colleagues to win Blackstone Chambers Media Quiz

October 22, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 18 October 2024

October 18, 2024

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Simkins highly ranked in the Chambers UK 2025 Guide

October 17, 2024

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Reform and revolution: Employment Rights Bill unveiled by the government

October 15, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 11 October 2024

October 11, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 4 October 2024

October 4, 2024

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Simkins highly ranked in The Legal 500 UK 2025

October 2, 2024

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Entertainment Technology Briefing: October 2024

October 1, 2024

Our September 2027 training contract application process is now open!

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Our application process for Simkins’ training contracts (September 2027) is now open!

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 27 September 2024

September 27, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 20 September 2024

September 20, 2024

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'Plan to Make Work Pay', but at what cost?

September 20, 2024

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Looking back in anger? Investigation launched into the use of dynamic ticket pricing for Oasis Live ‘25

September 16, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 13 September 2024

September 13, 2024

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EasyGroup loses trade mark dispute in bid to protect 'Easy' brand

September 12, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 6 September 2024

September 6, 2024

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The urgent need for legislative reform amidst the cladding crisis

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Entertainment Technology Briefing: September 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 30 August 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 23 August 2024

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Partner Deborah Jeff interviewed on LBC re Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

August 22, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 16 August 2024

August 16, 2024

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Simkins advised Rockerdale Studios on their new award-nominated TV show

August 15, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 9 August 2024

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Implications of Section 19A of the Equality Act 2010

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Using AI for digital resurrections and the potential legal ramifications

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Entertainment Technology Briefing: August 2024

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How to make a relationship work and when to call it quits: Insights from Deborah Jeff and Jessica Keal

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BBC missed the opportunity to act swiftly on Edwards case

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Impact of the EU AI Act on the creative industries

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 2 August 2024

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Simkins advises Magic Sound Entertainment on K-pop star IU’s H.E.R.E.H World Tour Concert in London

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