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Harry is an experienced entertainment lawyer with a focus on matters relating to the theatre and film and television industries.

He advises producers, creatives, investors and venues across the theatre industry on matters including commissioning, development, production, financing, national and international transfers, licensing, digital captures and other associated sector arrangements. He works with clients of all sizes, ranging from established West End and Broadway producers to alumni of Stage One producing workshops, on all aspects relating to the creation and exploitation of plays, musicals and other live stage projects.

Harry provides legal and strategic advice to clients operating across the wider media and entertainment industries both in the UK and internationally, including major film and television production companies and SVOD platforms. He also acts for a number of high-profile individual rights-holders on the protection and exploitation of their intellectual property rights and assets.

Harry is recognised as a ‘Star Associate’ by Chambers and Partners and a ‘Leading Associate’ by The Legal 500 for his work in the theatre industry. Outside of the office, he acts as a trustee for touring theatre company The Handlebards.

TESTIMONIALS

What people say

Harry is friendly, efficient and clear, always with solid advice.”

Chambers UK

Harry’s approach to any problem is diligent, pragmatic and intelligent. He’s a fantastic asset to any production.”

Chambers UK

Harry Bresslaw is brilliant at understanding where we are coming from and providing advice that is genuinely useful and practical.”

Chambers UK

I’d recommend Harry Bresslaw to anyone working in the industry, whether from a producing perspective or otherwise. I value and appreciate his responsiveness, honesty, and understanding of what a producer aims to achieve.’

The Legal 500

[Harry Bresslaw] makes suggestions from a position of knowledge, research and authority on the subject matter, but always seeks to understand what the producer wants and allows that to be the driver of the conversation with others. ’

The Legal 500