About Us

Harbottle & Lewis is a full service commercial law firm with specialist expertise in the media, entertainment and communications industries.

The firm has been at the centre of many of these industries’ largest and most high profile transactions and cases, and its lawyers are recognised for some of the most pioneering work in the exploitation of digital media and content. In 2010, 70% of Harbottle & Lewis partners were recognised as experts within Legal Business’ Legal Experts report.

Areas of work

Harbottle & Lewis focuses on the provision of innovative and effective advice on corporate, employment, finance and asset leasing, intellectual property, litigation, property and tax law, as well as providing more general commercial and regulatory advice.

It provides specialist advice to clients in all areas of the communications and creative industries including advertising, broadcasting, digital media, fashion, film, interactive entertainment, music, publishing, sponsorship, sport, television and theatre. The firm also advises on the legal issues faced by organisations and individuals in the media spotlight such as defamation, data protection, privacy and private wealth.

Harbottle & Lewis has additional niche expertise in aviation, charities, family, private client and personal injury.

Broad client base

Clients of the firm range from actors, musicians and other media and sports personalities (such as Kate Moss, Gary Rhodes and the England Cricket Team) to emerging growth companies, multinational rights owners, major media corporations (such as Chrysalis Group, Virgin Group, 19 Management, Ascent Media, Penguin Books and O2 (UK) Ltd), international brand owners (such as Vodafone, Philip Morris, Take 2 Interactive Software, Sega Corporation, Diageo); as well as film and television producers and distributors (such as Channel 4, Merchant Ivory, Working Title and Tiger Aspect).

Harbottle & Lewis LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England under number OC304954 and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority whose Code of Conduct for Solicitors can be found at www.sra.org.uk. The registered office is Hanover House, 14 Hanover Square, London W1S 1HP. Any reference to a Partner in relation to Harbottle & Lewis LLP means a member, consultant or employee with equivalent standing or qualifications.
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
All members are Solicitors of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.