Ishan Deshpande advises media and entertainment clients in the film, television and theatre industries on development, rights exploitation and production matters.
Ishan acts for a range of clients including production companies (from small UK producers to major US studios), rights-holders, agencies and individual writers, directors and producers.
Areas of specialism
- Rights and development
- Film and television production
- Film financing
- Commercial contracts
Career highlights
Before completing the Graduate Diploma in Law, Ishan read French and Spanish at University College London. He joined Harbottle & Lewis in January 2022, having trained at Ward Hadaway LLP.
Outside of the office, Ishan produces independent film and theatre productions.
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