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16 May 2024 -

Emma Wright named Outstanding Leader of the Year at the Digital Revolution Awards

Emma Wright, partner and head of our Technology, Data & Digital team, last night received the Outstanding Leader of the Year Award at the Digital Revolution Awards. This award looks to recognise an individual who has demonstrated exceptional guidance, direction,…

02 May 2024 -

Harbottle & Lewis promotes Alexa Collis and Lizzie Williams to partnership

Harbottle & Lewis today announces the promotions of Alexa Collis and Lizzie Williams to the partnership, with effect from 1 June. Alexa advises individuals and families based in the UK and overseas on a broad range of cross-border estate planning…

27 March 2024 -

Harbottle & Lewis elects Catherine Bedford as Senior Partner

Harbottle & Lewis today announces the appointment of Catherine Bedford as Senior Partner, with effect from Monday 1 April 2024. Catherine succeeds Gerrard Tyrrell after a tenure of nearly 17 years as Senior Partner. Widely regarded as one of the…

14 March 2024 -

Wins for Emma Wright and Polly Broad at the Women & Diversity in Law Awards 2024

We were delighted to see Emma Wright and Polly Broad each win awards at last night’s Women & Diversity in Law Summit and Awards ceremony. Emma, partner and Head of our Technology, Data and Digital group, was named Law Firm…

13 March 2024 -

Treasury reverses investment restrictions following tech industry backlash and pressure from investHER campaign

The Treasury has confirmed that it will reinstate the previous eligibility criteria to qualify as a high net worth or sophisticated investor, thereby reversing the changes announced in January to raise the wealth thresholds for angel investors. These changes, which…

16 February 2024 -

Harbottle & Lewis advises Soho Studios Entertainment on its strategic investment from Asylum Entertainment

Harbottle & Lewis has advised Soho Studios Entertainment, the production company led by co-founder and chief creative officer Ian Lamarra alongside fellow co-founding directors Paul Sandler and Francis Ridley, on its strategic investment from Endeavour-backed Asylum. Harbottle has advised Soho Studios Entertainment…