Harbottle & Lewis LLP

Film and TV

Jonathan provides advice in connection with all aspects of feature films and television programmes and series, including the development, production, acquisition and distribution of all forms of content in all media.

Some examples of Jonathan’s recent work are as follows:

• Acting for the Royal Household in respect of Broadcast Agreements on various projects including, the Coronation of King Charles III.
• Acted for the producers of 28 Years Later and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple written by Alex Garland and directed by Danny Boyle and filmed as back to back sequels of their original film 28 Days Later.
• Acted for Magic Light Pictures on their content including their BBC Christmas specials, most recently Tiddler and Velveteen Rabbit for Apple TV.

Trained, Bartletts de Reya, qualified 1986; Solicitor, Mishcon de Reya 1988, partner 1990-95; Partner, Theodore Goddard 1995-2003; Partner, Salans 2003-06; Partner, Richards Butler (now Reed Smith) 2006-10; Partner, Harbottle Lewis 2010 to date

Charterhouse School; Godalming Sixth Form College; University of Kent at Canterbury (1983 BA Hons); Chancery Lane College of Law