Under the joint leadership of David Scott and Colin Howes, the ‘formidable’ team at Harbottle & Lewis LLP is highly regarded for its advice to corporate foundations, media-related fundraising charities, and subsidised arts organisations on a broad array of matters. The group is well-placed to advise high-net-worth individuals on their personal philanthropy, and often works with the firm’s reputation management group to assist clients facing public scrutiny. Howes and Scott have significant experience in advising charities on corporate, governance and taxation matters, and often act as trustees and board advisers to charities. May Delaney specialises in helping clients and founders to find the appropriate structure for their charitable giving, particularly where there is a US element.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'High degree of approachability/clarity making client engagement easier for a sector perhaps less used to legal complexities.'
- 'The firm has an interesting range of charity clients spinning out of its entertainment client base. May Delaney has wide experience of charity matters.'
Key clients
- Southbank Centre
- The Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Work highlights
Advising The Talent Fund on corporate, governance, commercial, employment and data protection matters.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
David Scott; Colin Howes
Other key lawyers
May Delaney; Katerina Capras; Matthew Stephenson