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21 November 2022 - News

Police and disproportionate data retention

A recent High Court case demonstrates that the Police don’t have an automatic right to hold information about individuals indefinitely. The decision in AB V Chief Constable British Transport Police [2022] EWHC 2749 (KB) (7 November 2022) illustrates the scope…

18 November 2022 - News

Another nail in the coffin for low value data breach claims

The recent judgment of Mr Justice Knowles in Driver v CPS [2022] EWHC 2500 (KB), awarding just £250 damages, is yet another helpful decision which businesses will welcome for the common sense approach adopted to a low value data breach…

13 October 2022 - Announcement

Harbottle & Lewis advises on sale of Kindle Entertainment to Banijay Kids & Family

Harbottle & Lewis has advised the shareholders of Kindle Entertainment, an award-winning, female-led production company, on the sale of the company to Banijay Kids & Family. The move will strengthen Banijay’s offering within the Family & Kids section allowing it…

13 October 2022 - News

Identity of Instructing Individuals Not Protected by Privilege

In the case of Loreley Financing (Jersey) No 30 Ltd v Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd [2022] EWHC 1136 (Comm) the High Court has clarified, for the first time, that whether the identity of those communicating with a lawyer on…

10 October 2022 - Announcement

Harbottle & Lewis advises Driift on its acquisition of Dreamstage

Harbottle & Lewis has advised Driift Holdings Ltd, on its acquisition of sales and technology platform Dreamstage, Inc. from Deezer and other shareholders.

30 September 2022 - Announcement

Longstanding client Secret Group Limited acquired by TodayTix Group

Harbottle & Lewis has advised its client Secret Group Limited, the company behind Secret Cinema, on the sale by the company’s shareholders, led by Active Partners, to TodayTix Group.