Harbottle & Lewis has extensive experience across the fashion sector, and we understand the needs of clients operating in this fast-moving and ever developing industry.
Whatever your role in the fashion industry, our multi-disciplinary team can provide pragmatic and commercial advice to all stages of the supply chain. We aim to help you tackle the challenges of a changing marketplace, and respond to the opportunities presented in a multi-channel environment.
Our breadth of expertise is demonstrated by our range of clients, which include major fashion houses, designers, distributors, agents, model agencies, retailers, photographers and models.
We advise on:
- Branding and designs
- Influencer marketing
- Brand enforcement and anti-counterfeiting
- Employment issues
- Corporate transactions
- Litigation and disputes
- Licensing and manufacturing agreements
- Distribution agreements
- Agency and franchise agreements
- Confidentiality agreements
- Reputation management
- IP audits
The Beckhams
A number of departments across the Firm have been instructed by the Beckhams. We have represented Victoria Beckham regarding the false use of her name to promote beauty products and we were also instructed by Victoria Beckham Limited to negotiate the lease for her new head offices.
Wolford London
We have acted for Wolford for many years, regularly advising the company in relation to day-to-day employment law issues arising in the workplace, including dealing with all employment contracts, policies and procedures. We have also advised Wolford, from a UK compliance perspective, in relation to its e-commerce website documentation including its e-commerce sale terms, data protection policy and disclaimers. We also act for Wolford on property matters including lease renewals, the surrender of the lease of an existing store and portfolio management, including advice on rent review.
Glen Atchison
Managing Partner
E: glen.atchison@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Sandi Simons
Partner
E: sandi.simons@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Melanie Benson
Partner
E: melanie.benson@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
May Delaney
Associate
E: may.delaney@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Marian Derham
Partner
E: marian.derham@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
John Kelly
Partner
E: john.kelly@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Rhys Llewellyn
Partner
E: rhys.llewellyn@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Lee Greaves
Partner
E: lee.greaves@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Shireen Peermohamed
Partner
E: shireen.peermohamed@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Michael Lister
Partner
E: michael.lister@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Daniel Tozer
Partner
E: daniel.tozer@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0) 20 7667 5000
Sacha Wilson
Partner
E: sacha.wilson@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Natasha Hibbert
Senior Associate
E: natasha.hibbert@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Sophia Daw
Associate
E: sophia.daw@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Emily Miles
Associate
E: emily.miles@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Zoey Forbes
Associate
E: zoey.forbes@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Lizzie Williams
Senior Associate
E: lizzie.williams@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Sharon D’Silva
Associate
E: sharon.dsilva@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Responsible Trust for Models
Three of our lawyers, Michael Lister, Natasha Hibbert and Sophia Daw, gave a seminar on contractual pitfalls and social media to models in the fashion industry, on behalf of the Responsible Trust for Models.
Elizabeth Peyton-Jones, Founder of the Responsible Trust for Models (RTM), shared her thoughts on the session.
She said: “RTM approached Harbottle & Lewis to help inform and make aware young, signed models within the fashion industry, of the importance of contracting awareness and social media exposure.
“The models who attended were completely enthralled and open mouthed at the information they received. They have each declared that it has made a significant difference to their lives, careers and attitude towards protecting themselves legally. I cannot thank the kindness and professionalism of this team enough.”
