Colin Howes > Harbottle & Lewis LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Co-led by David Scott and Colin Howes, the first-rate team at Harbottle & Lewis LLP acts for a variety of clients, including corporate foundations, media-related fundraising charities, and subsidised arts organisations. Other significant clients include high-net-worth individuals who need assistance with their personal philanthropy. The group has significant experience in advising charities on corporate, governance, and taxation matters. Howes and Scott act as trustees and board advisors to charities. The group frequently works with the firm’s reputation management group to help clients that face public scrutiny. May Delaney covers a wide array of matters and is skilled at advising on appropriate structures for charitable giving, especially where there is an US element.

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.