Shireen Peermohamed > Harbottle & Lewis LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

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.

Noted for its ‘great industry knowledge and client service’, Harbottle & Lewis LLP‘s dynamic IP offering spans a diverse spectrum of sectors, from film and theatre to software and technology. ‘Exceptional’ Shireen Peermohamed spearheads the group, providing the team with considerable strengths in the realm of disputes. Kostyantyn Lobov leverages his experience in the interactive entertainment sector to operate for multinational clients in the space, and Andrew Terry enjoys a wealth of experience in handling IP and media litigation in parallel with a diverse scope of advertising issues.

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.