Harbottle & Lewis LLP is home to a prominent theatre practice that advises a mix of producers, theatre owners, subsidised companies, individual writers, directors and composers on a host of sector-related matters, including award-winning West End productions. Led by international theatre expert Neil Adleman, the team is also well versed in advising rights holders, an area in which Harry Bresslaw stands out. The firm fields an equally strong publishing practice - overseen by publishing specialist Shireen Peermohamed - which works with a number of blue-chip clients, living authors, literary estates and brands on commercial issues. Zoey Forbes is an up-and-coming specialist in this segment, and advises on publishing agreements and cross-media rights acquisitions.
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Témoignages
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‘One of the leading legal teams working in the theatre industry. Their expertise and knowledge is second to none. They are quick to respond, with great insight and clear thought and procedure put into their guidance, which is trustworthy and based on diligent research.'
'They have a passion for the industry and are highly sought after. The team is collaborative, and seeks not only to help their clients achieve their aims, but take time to fully understand what the client hopes to achieve.’
‘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. He is personable, and very easy to collaborate with. He 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. ’
‘Shireen Peermohamed is an excellent client partner and Zoey Forbes' technical ability on film and TV contracts is also excellent.’
Clients clés
- National Theatre
- Sonia Friedman Productions
- The Old Vic
- Donmar Warehouse
- Punchdrunk
- Sadler’s Wells
- Playful Productions
- Michael Cassel Group
- Fictionhouse
- Wessex Grove
Points forts
- Acted as production counsel for the Olivier award-winning play Stranger Things: The First Shadow, co-produced in the West End by Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions.
- Advised Michael Cassel Group on its multi-Olivier award-winning transfer of the Sydney Theatre Company production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Sarah Snook.
- Advises Hachette on a range of commercial and IP matters, disputes, and commercial arrangements.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Harry Bresslaw
Zoey Forbes
Responsable de la pratique
Neil Adleman; Shireen Peermohamed
Autres avocats clés
Harry Bresslaw; Zoey Forbes; Georgina Long; Marissa Beatty