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