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Lawrence Simanowitz
Partner

Qualification and Expertise
BA Hons – Politics, Philosophy & Economics, University of Oxford
• Produced and directed documentaries for Channel 4 and BBC from 1991-1996
• Completed articles at Lewis Silkin and jointed Bates Wells & Braithwaite as a solicitor in November 2000
• Partner with Bates Wells & Braithwaite 2006

Recent Work
• Contract and commercial advice
• Data Protection and Freedom of Information advice
• Structural reorganisations
• Sponsorship deals
• Copyright and content issues including assignments, licenses, and releases
• Venue hire agreements
• UK, European and International trademarks searches, registrations and licensing
• Non-disclosure agreements and advice on confidentiality
• IT software agreements
• Provided training on contract law and compliance, data protection
• Board member of The Big Art Trust

Publications, Articles and Talks
• Recent articles in The Solicitor’s Journal and Professional Fundraiser
• Contributor to Jordans Charity Administration Manual
• Contributing author to “Cultural Giving – successful donor development for arts and heritage organisations”
• Member of Charity Law Association working party on charity investigations
• Steering Committee Member - NCVO publishers’ forum
• Co-author of Institute of Fundraising's Guide to Electronic Fundraising 2006
• Seminars, conferences and in-house on:
     o campaigning
     o contract law
     o data protection and freedom of information
     o e-commerce and domains
     o fundraising
     o governance (as part of “On Board” training programme)
     o human rights
     o intellectual property

Pro bono work and committees
• Trustee – The Big Art Trust
Board Member - Fundraising Standards Board
• Chair - Community Hub
• Governor and chair of finance committee - Rowland Hill Children’s Centre (Haringey)
• Law Society Young Solicitors Pro Bono Solicitor of the Year Award 2001

Recommendations
Chambers UK 2010  "'always understanding and sympathetic' to his clients' needs, attributes that are highly sought after in the charities world"
Legal 500 2009  "'understands the sector and the nature of a creative business'"
Legal 500 2009  "clients find him 'very helpful in suggesting practical ways forward and pleasant to work with'"
Chambers UK 2009  Lawrence Simanowitz is particularly noted for his expertise in IP and information law.
Legal 500 2008  “areas of focus include IP and privacy law relating to charities”
Legal 500 2007  "During 2006, former filmmaker Lawrence Simanowitz was promoted to partner and is also recommended."
Legal 500 2006  "standout new partner rising through the ranks"