Bates Wells has experience in assisting theatres, performance companies, and venues, as well as theatre individuals, with advertising, marketing, data protection, and privacy law issues. The team is also noted for its work with foundations and cultural organisations including charities. Erica Crump leads the practice and advises clients on media, brand, and charity law, as well as IP rights and commercial and production issues related to performances. Outside of its media, culture, and creative practice, clients also benefit from the firm’s full-service capabilities, advising on employment, immigration, corporate, and litigation matters where needed.
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‘The diversity of expertise, particularly around charities, royalties and creative contracts, is impressive.’
‘Erica Crump is an expert listener and provides clarity on how she can advise and help in a way that will work for me and my company. This gives us as clients confidence.’
Key clients
- Landmark Theatres
- Eclipse Theatre
Work highlights
Advised the KOKO Foundation on structure, commercial, charity, brand usage and corporate partnerships, talent partnerships, and fundraising and production events.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Erica Crump
Other key lawyers
Olivia Woodward