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Harbottle & Lewis has been instructed by Ingenious Ventures, the venture capital division of Ingenious Media, on its planned investment of up to £2.25 million in 15 UK start-ups, which was announced this week. The money will be invested in… Continue reading

Our January eBulletin concentrated on the key proposed legislative changes for 2013. Since publication, the Government published in March 2013 a revised timetable for implementation of employment law reforms, and Parliament has participated in a great deal of legislative ping-pong… Continue reading

Background This case concerns the use of the word Interflora by retail giant Marks & Spencer (“M&S”) as an advertising keyword, leading Google Internet search engine users to advertisements for M&S flower delivery services. M&S used the Google AdWords service,… Continue reading

Harbottle and Lewis have advised the management of Tossed Limited, owner and operator of the healthier eating chain of stores, on the terms of its management buyout supported by new private investment from Tossed’s shareholders including Beringea, the private equity investor. In… Continue reading

On 25 April 2013 the Crime and Courts Bill received Royal Assent. When the bill comes into force in early 2014 as the Crime and Courts Act, it will introduce a new enforcement regime for fraud, bribery and money laundering… Continue reading

Leading media firm Harbottle & Lewis today announces the expansion of its Media and Information Group with the hire of John Kelly.  John, who will join the firm as a Partner, is currently Head of Schillings International Practice and Sports… Continue reading

Recently there has been mounting resistance to practices within the retail industry relating to the surcharges imposed on consumers. This was highlighted in a super complaint to the Office of Fair Trading by the consumer watchdog Which? into the level… Continue reading

On the 2nd May at the 2013 BT Sports Industry Awards, Professional Sports Group were awarded Best Management of a Sportsperson for their partnership with Tom Daley. As one of 3 new awards for 2013 and on the back of… Continue reading

This article was first published in Soccerex on 29 April 2013. Author: Anil Matharu Michael Appleton was in his second managerial role at Blackburn Rovers and lasted 15 games and 67 days before he was sacked by the club. He… Continue reading

Nearly a year on from London’s golden Olympic summer, it is safe to say that the past 12 months have seen a great deal of change. London was an exciting place to be during the 2012 Olympic Games, with some businesses enjoying… Continue reading