HARBOTTLE & LEWIS

Selling Points

  • Experts in Private Client and the Creative Industries: Harbottle & Lewis is a leading firm with a distinguished history of advising clients in the Private Client and Technology, Media, and Entertainment sectors. Its expertise supports individuals and businesses operating at the forefront of creative and innovative industries.

  • A Comprehensive and Multidisciplinary Service: The firm offers a full spectrum of legal services, covering private client work, immigration, clinical negligence, family law, and more. This broad capability ensures clients receive seamless support across both personal and commercial matters.

  • Bridging the Gap Between Sports and Emerging Technologies: Harbottle & Lewis is renowned for its ability to navigate the evolving relationship between traditional sports and emerging digital trends, including e-sports, technology, and online platforms. Its insights help clients stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.

  • Advising on Groundbreaking Commercial Agreements: The firm has a strong reputation for structuring and negotiating high-profile ticketing, broadcasting, and sponsorship agreements, particularly for marquee events. Its work ensures that rights holders and commercial partners maximise value in an increasingly global marketplace.

Key Clients

  • Sports & Entertainment Venues: Formula 1 Arcade

  • High-Profile Athletes: Elite athletes across motorsport, football, and rugby

  • Esports & Digital Gaming: Leading esports teams and gaming platforms driving innovation in competitive gaming

  • Governing Bodies & Sports Associations: Major UK and international sporting organisations overseeing regulation, governance, and commercial strategy

Work Highlights

  • F1 Arcade £30M Fundraising: Advised F1 Arcade on a £30 million fundraising round, securing investment from high-profile figures including McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Logan Sargeant.

  • Premier League Sponsorship Innovation: Provided strategic counsel to a Premier League club on a groundbreaking sponsorship deal, setting a new industry benchmark for digital brand engagement.

  • Global Expansion for Esports Leader: Advised a leading esports organisation on multi-million-pound licensing agreements, supporting its international growth and commercial strategy.

Application Deadlines

  • Training Contract: 31 January 2025