Harbottle & Lewis

We are hosting a panel event on 18 March with Key4Life to discuss changing attitudes towards employing ex-offenders in the workplace. The economic and social cost of reoffending in England and Wales is approximately £18 billion per year, and only 17% of ex-offenders secure employment within a year of their release from prison. Prison reform is at the heart of the government’s strategy and companies are increasingly being asked what role they are going to play. This event will explore how we can challenge current perceptions about employing ex-offenders and how businesses can equip themselves to create opportunities for them. It will provide a unique opportunity to gain insights from the panel and hear first-hand from men who have been through the prison system and the companies who are now working with them. Register your interest via the link below. https://lnkd.in/edZsa9pG

We were pleased to host our networking drinks with Indielab on Monday evening during MIP LONDON's debut - a huge thank you to all our attendees.

Today we ran a The Grafter community masterclass on Tax Mitigation which was the most requested subject for a session across the nearly 100 Founders in our community. A massive thanks to our friends at Harbottle & Lewis for not only providing the expertise and taking us through the pro’s and con’s of Employee Owned Trusts and exploring different geographical locations for businesses but also for hosting us at their rather fabulous offices next to The Savoy! We will be back/didnt want to leave! Tom Macleod Tony Littner 🙏 Big thanks to Grafter crew Daniel Christey and James Gairdner for supporting me at the event and to everyone who attended! #community #addvalue #taxplanning #founders #network #grow #raise #exit

In one of the first examples of the courts exercising their newfound case management powers under CPR 1.4 and CPR 3.1, the decision in DKH Retail Ltd and others v City Football Group Ltd [2024] EWHC 3231 (Ch) provides insight into the readiness of the courts to exercise those powers to order parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution.   In this case, the court determined that irrespective of (i) the imminency of trial; (ii) the significant fees incurred by both sides; and (iii) the defendant’s wish for the matter to be judicially determined, it would be appropriate to order the parties to mediate on the basis that mediation was deemed to have a reasonable prospect of success in settling the dispute, with both parties’ positions having been crystallised through pleadings and witness statements, and both parties therefore having a clear understanding of each other’s position. Interestingly, in the postscript to the judgment, it was confirmed that the parties had settled their dispute. #ADR #disputes

We are pleased to announce two lateral partner hires to strengthen our client offering. Charles Lloyd and Michael Yates will both join us in April. Read our full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/ejiJfCWe

We are seeking an outstanding commercial lawyer to work across our Film, Television and Theatre Group, primarily working in film and television. This is a permanent role, based in London. If you are interested in applying, or would like to find out more about the role, click the link below or get in touch with Lauren Banks at lauren.banks@harbottle.com. https://lnkd.in/eCz9nQEJ

We are excited to once again support the BAFTA Elevate programme and look forward to working with this new talented cohort.

We are just over one week away from hosting our interactive entertainment industry breakfast seminar on Wednesday 26 February, at which we will round the latest developments and updates affecting the industry.   This is an invitation-only event, in-person at our offices in London. We have a handful of spots left so if you are in town and are interested in attending, please contact marketing@harbottle.com.

Last night we had the pleasure of hosting our first Startup Social networking event at Harbottle & Lewis! It was great to see so many brilliant founders and peers in the room from a range of industry backgrounds for a great evening of networking.

I’m beyond excited to announce our upcoming Tech London Advocates Women in Tech event, hosted by Harbottle & Lewis, on Tuesday,4th March from 16:30 onwards. This is an unmissable event for anyone passionate about the intersection of AI, digital trust, and innovation. We are at a defining moment. With the rapid evolution of AI, online safety, and data regulation, conversations about product design, content moderation, and security are no longer optional—they’re essential. Meanwhile, the UK Government is driving economic growth, looking to regulators and industry leaders to help unlock innovation while ensuring a trusted, secure digital landscape. That’s why I’m thrilled to be curating this International Women’s Day event alongside the incredible Emma Wright – a true force for change in tech and law. Emma spearheaded the #InvestHER campaign, which successfully overturned legislation that could have disproportionately impacted female angel investors and founders. ✨ Now, we’re bringing together regulators, tech leaders, and industry pioneers to explore: ✔️ The role of AI, digital ethics, and regulation in shaping the future ✔️ How businesses can balance innovation with consumer trust ✔️ The power of collaboration between government, regulators & industry Spaces are limited! Sign up today: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/en2a5QtW With thanks to Harbottle & Lewis for hosting and GatenbySanderson for supporting #DataRegulationImpact #IWD2025 #WomeninTech #Leadership Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates Russ Shaw CBE Tracey Rob Perera CA PMP FCMI GatenbySanderson