Combining expertise in all media sub-segments, Harbottle & Lewis LLP is capable of handling high-value deals – including debt, equity and tax-related financings – for projects and companies across film, TV, gaming, music, and theatre. Financiers and producers alike regularly seek the firm’s assistance with fundraising. A reference for film and TV financing, production and distribution matters, Abigail Payne is an expert in international financings, and often advises on the structuring of co-productions. Other key team members include Charles Lévêque, who focuses on corporate finance within the media sector, and Jonathan Berger, who assists with the development, acquisition, production, financing and distribution of multiple forms of media.

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  • ‘They are experts in multiple fields without spreading themselves too thin.’

  • ‘Unflappable, clear and able to see the big picture.’

Key clients

  • MBC Studios
  • Rabbit Track Pictures Limited
  • A1 Entertainment Services
  • Three Six Zero
  • Marv Studios
  • all3media Group
  • Microsoft
  • Hopster
  • Punchdrunk Global Limited
  • Finstock Capital
  • Pixion Games
  • LA Media Fund
  • Scriptic
  • Jamie Hendry Productions
  • Chris Young Films
  • Rebellion Entertainment
  • Kindred Concepts Limited
  • Rainmaker Content
  • Entertainment Film Distributors
  • Greenacre Films

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Abigail Payne

Other key lawyers

Charles Leveque, Jonathan Berger, Edward Lane, Caitlin McGivern