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November 18, 2025

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Steve Coogan and production companies settle libel claim over ‘The Lost King’

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Sheffield Wednesday file for administration - what next?

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Adidas fails to overturn ruling in stripes trademark dispute

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Manchester Pride collapses amid mounting debts and unpaid fees

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Government announces reforms to the Children Act 1989

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Simkins highly ranked in the Chambers UK 2026 Guide

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Paddington Bear franchise takes action over unofficial merchandise

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Bad faith and trade marks: the UK IPO acts on SkyKick

October 13, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 10 October 2025

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Managing IP's 'IP stars of 2025'

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Simkins ranked in IP Stars 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 3 October 2025

October 3, 2025

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The impact of the “Tech Prosperity Deal” on AI, copyright and the arts

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Judicial cuts to financial remedies work: a blow to families seeking justice

October 1, 2025

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Simkins highly ranked in The Legal 500 UK 2026

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September 29, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 19 September 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 12 September 2025

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Nick Eziefula interviewed on the Jeremy Vine show about copyright infringement on social media

September 12, 2025

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Wine merchants liable for copyright infringement and passing-off over label artwork

September 11, 2025

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Premium sports broadcasting: boosting sport or driving piracy?

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August 20, 2025

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August 19, 2025

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The ECCTA 2023 – Get ready for identity verification and corporate director restrictions

August 15, 2025

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August 12, 2025

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Coercive Control and the Hidden Face of Male Victimhood

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Pub in breach of privacy, confidence and data laws over oral disclosure of contact details

Simkins ranked highly in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025.

Simkins ranked highly in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025

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Crystal Palace escalate legal battle over Europa League exclusion

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Disney+ and ITV sign groundbreaking content swap deal

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Behind closed doors: economic abuse, undue influence and the family courts

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 27 June 2025

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Simkins' Family team ranks highly in Spear's 2025 Family Lawyers Index

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The DMCCA 2024 and fake reviews

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 20 June 2025

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Entertainment Technology Briefing: June 2025

Delay to implementation of new restrictions on advertising “less healthy” food and drinks

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Justin Baldoni's $400m countersuit dismissed in ongoing legal dispute

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 30 May 2025

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Divorce and dishonest disclosure: an all-too-common occurrence

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Misendeavor – no strike-out of booking agency’s claim for post-term gig commission

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Celebrity lawsuits and the court of public opinion: high risk, high reward?

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The Telegraph to be sold to RedBird Capital Partners

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 23 May 2025

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Paddy Gardiner, Jim Dennis, and Tom Iverson recognised in World Intellectual Property Review Leaders 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 16 May 2025

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Simkins advises leading dental group on Harley Street deal

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CP v M & Ors - Prioritising the wishes and feelings of children in Family cases

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Simkins LLP advises landlord property investment company on commercial 25-year letting

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Supreme Court rules on the definition of 'woman'

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

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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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