England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Bates Wells
Bates Wells receives regular instructions from large and acclaimed theatres, performance companies and venues, such as the English National Opera, Royal Albert Hall and Shakespeare’s Globe, as well as foundations established by high-profile media personalities and brands. Culture and creative head Erica Crump handles branding, commercial, governance and IP issues for a range of performance and cultural organisations. Also adept in the publishing sphere, Crump co-heads the practice alongside advertising and marketing veteran Rupert Earle.
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Testimonials
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‘Exceptional team that is highly dynamic and forward thinking.’
‘Erica Crump is a standout performer who is passionate and aligned to client objectives.’
Key clients
- The Horniman Public Museum and Public Park Trust
- Elba Hope Foundation
- Landmark Theatres
- Amy Winehouse Foundation
- Advertising Standards Authority
- Independent Venues
- Amit Lahav
Work highlights
- Advising the Horniman Museum on its highly publicised decision to return its 72 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria.
- Supported Landmark Theatres on their financing, operations, charitable status, assets, and framework within the corporate group.
- Advising Amit Lahav (artistic director of Gecko Theatre) on IP and production matters related to theatrical performance, performance-based rights, and music and other creative rights.
Lawyers
Leading Individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rupert Earle, Erica Crump