Neil Adleman > 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.

Kieran Jay leads Harbottle & Lewis LLP‘s music practice, representing high-profile artists, songwriters, producers, record and publishing companies in commercial matters. With a wide-ranging expertise in the music industry, practice head Jay advises on merchandising and endorsement agreements, live performances and employment issues. The team currently assists award-winning artists from the UK and abroad with corporate and commercial issues such as catalogue sales, and is also well versed in joint ventures and collaborations between major labels and talent. Neil Adleman manages IP rights for artists, while Will Priestley assists music clients with a range of day-to-day matters.