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Neil Adleman is a partner and head of the firm’s theatre practice.

Neil advises extensively in the theatre sector and is recognised as a leading practitioner both in the UK and abroad. In particular he provides strategic and business advice to players in the theatre and wider entertainment industries.

His clients include leading producers, theatre owners and operators, subsidised sector venues and touring companies. He also advises a number of high profile rights owners in connection with the management and exploitation of their rights across a wide range of media and platforms.

Neil has a prolific international practice, regularly advising in connection with productions opening on Broadway and in other territories worldwide, on transfers from Broadway to the West End and in particular on UK/US financing structures. Productions he has advised on include Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, War Horse, Dear England, The Lehman Trilogy and Wicked.

Neil is Chair of the Peggy Ramsay Foundation, a charity which supports playwrights, and a trustee of Chichester Festival Theatre.

TESTIMONIALS

What people say

Neil is very well connected, knows the industry inside and out and understands the commercial drivers. He has end-to-end experience of putting on a performance.”

Chambers UK

We have had nothing but brilliant experiences with Neil. He is incredibly knowledgeable, approachable and a valuable counsel.”

Chambers UK

Neil responds promptly with clear and concise advice. He knows the industry and has a wealth of experience.”

Chambers UK

Neil has a brilliant reputation.”

Chambers UK

Neil is a terrific partner, he has huge understanding of the theatre sector and a verybalanced perspective.”

Chambers UK

Neil Adleman and Shireen Peermohamed are both are at the top of their game – they are across all the new technologies and always one step ahead in considering commercial strategies.’

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