Charles Leveque > Harbottle & Lewis LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Combining expertise in all media sub-segments, Harbottle & Lewis LLP is capable of handling high-value deals – including debt, equity and tax-related financings – for projects and companies across film, TV, gaming, music, and theatre. Financiers and producers alike regularly seek the firm’s assistance with fundraising. A reference for film and TV financing, production and distribution matters, Abigail Payne is an expert in international financings, and often advises on the structuring of co-productions. Other key team members include Charles Lévêque, who focuses on corporate finance within the media sector, and Jonathan Berger, who assists with the development, acquisition, production, financing and distribution of multiple forms of media.

Specialising in the technology, sports, music, film and TV, and gaming sectors, among other creative industries, the corporate team at Harbottle & Lewis LLP offers assistance on M&A and investment transactions, as well as joint venture and private equity transactions. The group is also capable of handling cross-border work involving international jurisdictions. ‘Renowned for his astuteness and seasoned expertise,’ Charles Leveque ‘navigates operations with finesse.’ Leveque has extensive expertise in both public and private M&A, investments, joint ventures, and AIM flotations. Tony Littner and Tim Parker stand out for their deep knowledge of the media and technology sectors and experience leading on M&A transactions, fundraising, and joint ventures. Aviation, media, technology, and leisure specialist Colin Howes is noted for his aptitude in advising on M&A, investments, joint ventures, and commercial agreements, while Tom Macleod is recognised for his proficiency in acquisitions and disposals, financing rounds, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and shares incentivisation schemes. Other key practitioners include Ed Lane, Teresa Walker, Emily Miles, Alex Gays, and Katerina Capras.

Counting start-ups, entrepreneurial businesses, and investment companies among its key clients, the Harbottle & Lewis LLP practice specialises in later-stage fundraising rounds and early-stage financings. Displaying extensive expertise in the entertainment, tech, and software sectors, Anthony Littner and Tom Macleod both have in-depth experience advising investee companies, investment funds, and high-growth tech corporations, whilst Charles Lévêque is an expert in the media and retail industries. Rhys Llewellyn supports start-ups seeking investment. Mark Phillips is also recommended.

Praised for its ‘technical fluency‘, Harbottle & Lewis LLP regularly assists fintechs through the investment lifecycle, from early-stage financings through to exits. Practice head Emma Wright is equipped to handle technology transactions and advise firms on AI strategies. Tony Littner is frequently sought out by investee companies and investment funds for corporate assistance. Charles Lévêque’s busy portfolio of work includes investments, shareholder arrangements and AIM flotations.

Handling corporate structurings, early-stage investment and complex IP disputes, the practice Harbottle & Lewis LLP is praised for being ‘expert’ and ‘creative’. The team often focuses on content ownership protection and the infringement of copyright works. Shireen Peermohamed is knowledgeable in IP and contractual litigation, Charles Lévêque concentrates on public M&A, while both Lizzie Williams and Zoey Forbes are also highlighted as key.