Key Facts

History
The firm was formed in South Molton Street in 1955 by Laurence Harbottle and Brian Lewis focusing on film financing and acting for film producers, writers, actors and technicians.

Our growth over subsequent years has stayed true to our core areas with expansion based on related industries - music, theatre, media and entertainment, television, interactive entertainment and sport.

Services
Commercial, corporate, employment, family, finance, IP, litigation, private client, property and tax.

Industries
Advertising, aviation, broadcasting, charities, digital media, e-commerce / technology, fashion, film and television, interactive entertainment, music, publishing, sponsorship, sport and theatre.

Legal Directories
We are recommended for all our core areas in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners UK. We are ranked in the top tier of The Legal 500 for media and entertainment and M & A: Smaller Deals and in Chambers and Partners UK for our computer games and theatre expertise.

Diversity
We encourage a diverse workplace promoting a culture of inclusivity, equality and fairness to existing and prospective staff whatever their gender, ethnicity, religion, disability and age.

Charitable Support
We actively support our annual nominated charity through donations and fundraising events as well as through practical help as part of our corporate volunteering programme. This year's nominated charity is Leukemia and Lymphoma Research.

We support, including in some cases acting as trustees for, many charities including The Prince's Trust, the Roundhouse, The Virgin Foundation, Comic Relief and BAFTA Management Limited.