Harbottle & Lewis

📢 We are seeking an ambitious, confident and proactive business development and marketing manager to join our team. This is a permanent position based in London. 📢  This role forms an integral part of the senior BD and marketing team at what is an exciting time for the firm, with a great deal of strategic focus and support for the growth and development of the BD and marketing function. The BD and marketing manager will play a leading role in a number of central projects focused on business change and will be handed a significant amount of responsibility, equipping them with valuable experience and exposure across the business to support them with taking the next step in their career. If you are interested in applying or would like to find out more about the role, please click the link below or get in touch with Lauren Banks at [email protected]. Link: https://lnkd.in/dXsqysiq

Associates Nadia Ahmed and Grace Tang will be on the panel for an AllAboutLaw webinar on Monday 18 November. Drawing on their experiences both as lawyers and co-leads of the firm's Ethnic Minority Network, Nadia and Grace will provide insights into their journeys, the challenges they have faced and how they have used their unique perspectives to thrive in a competitive, demanding environment.   To watch the webinar, please register using the link below:

Partner David Scott will be a guest speaker on an upcoming webinar hosted by Stakeholderz on 27 November. David will be providing an overview of the recent UK Budget, unpacking its implications for both investors and the businesses they support.   With extensive expertise in corporate and personal tax strategy, David specialises in helping entrepreneurs optimise tax efficiency—from share acquisitions and employee incentives to fundraising via EIS/SEIS and beyond. He also brings valuable insights for SMEs on navigating tax-efficient fundraising and successful exit strategies.     See below for more details on how to register for the webinar.

Emma Wright, partner and head of our technology, data and digital team, has been named in WeAreTheCity's inaugural #Themis20. This list recognises and celebrates 20 remarkable #womeninlaw whose careers exemplify excellence, leadership, and a deep commitment to driving gender equality and inclusivity within the legal industry. Among Emma's achievements this year was co-founding investHER-UK; a not-for-profit focused on providing a voice to the underrepresented groups in the tech and finance ecosystems in the UK, which successfully campaigned to reverse new laws for angel investors which disproportionately affected the number of women and underrepresented groups eligible to invest. You can read more below about Emma's work and that of the other inspiring women who made the list.

We're delighted to welcome Harbottle & Lewis! The latest company to join VERCIDA to create a more diverse workforce. They are widening their talent pool to build more inclusive teams using our marketing tools and services, helping to make change happen. Harbottle & Lewis is #NowHiring in London. Jobs vary from Lawyers to Business Services. Find out more about working with Harbottle & Lewis here: https://buff.ly/4hIGh3Z #InclusiveEmployer #JobSearch #CareersInLaw #EmploymentForEveryone

The Online Safety Act, introduced to protect users from illegal and harmful online content, has been on the horizon for a long time with Ofcom recently reminding providers to take action by the end of this year.   Partner and head of our technology, data and digital practice Emma Wright and associate Grace Tang have co-authored an article, published by Computing, which explores what businesses need to do to ensure they comply with the legislation and their thoughts on the new online safety regulator’s approach. The full article is available to members of Computing via the link below.

Next week, co-managing partner Tony Littner and partner Tom Macleod, who lead our startup & venture capital team, will be heading to Slush in Helsinki from 20-21 November, connecting with founders, startups, and investors. As a firm, we act for some of the UK’s most successful start-up businesses and leading international venture capital funds. If you are attending Slush and wish to connect with Tony or Tom, please get in touch or feel free to say hello at the event.

The Autumn Budget, announced last week, will have a far-reaching impact across society including on families and those facing the prospect of divorce. In the article below published by Tatler Address Book, senior associate Helena Middleton and associate Naomi Myatt Earnshaw explore the effects of the Budget from a family law perspective, covering changes to carried interest, the non-dom regime, CGT rules and VAT on school fees.

We have been featured in The Times Best Law Firms 2025, published today, which recognises the top law firms across commercial, public and private client law in the UK. The list, compiled using feedback from a multitude of solicitors and barristers, in particular commends our expertise in the entertainment and sports sectors. You can find our profile or browse the wider list here: https://lnkd.in/eSGcjRFa

This Thursday 7 November, partner Alexa Collis will be speaking at Informa Connect's Transatlantic Wealth & Estate Planning conference, covering philanthropy and charitable giving within the framework of UK/US tax and wealth planning. Should you be attending and wish to connect with Alexa, please get in touch or feel free to say hello at the event. See the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eYuhttpb