Harbottle & Lewis has advised Hat Trick Productions, the independent production and distribution company, on its investment into Strong Watch Studios. Founded by ex-LADbible executives Thom Gulseven and Ben Powell-Jones, Strong Watch Studios is a digital-first broadcasting company designed to plug the gap between TV broadcast and digital publishing.

Commenting on the deal, Ed Lane said:

“It was a pleasure to advise Hat Trick on this exciting new venture into digital content.”

On working with the team at Harbottle & Lewis, Group Commercial Director Paul Cohen said:

“As usual, it was a pleasure dealing with Ed and the team, who got the deal over the line calmly and efficiently.”

The Harbottle & Lewis team consisted of partner Colin Howes, managing associate Ed Lane and trainee solicitor Julika Schmidt.